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C71 VVC

1985 Audi 80

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

228,458 mi
Last recorded228,458 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Audi 80116,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC71 VVC
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 228,458 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 228,350 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 228,270 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 228,265 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 227,036 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 226,937 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 224,421 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 220,162 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 218,631 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 211,301 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 205,532 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 200,480 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 194,708 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 186,159 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 179,805 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 170,836 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE EFFORT DOWN A BIT (FOOTBRAKE AND HANDBRAKE),OIL LEAK,FUEL SMELL,EXHAUST BLOWING AT CENTRE BOX.

Pass 31 Aug 2005 165,951 miles

How Reliable is the Audi 80?

Based on 246,995 MOT tests across 40,227 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
4,748
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
40,227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,695
constant velocity joint gaiter split 14,642
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,529
Registration plate lamp not working 10,021
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 9,447
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C71 VVC is a 1985 Audi 80 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 116,500 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi 80 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,695 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C71 VVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi 80 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 41 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C71 VVC registered?

C71 VVC is a 1985 Audi 80, first registered on 23 October 1985.

Is C71 VVC safe to buy?

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