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D553 KVA

1986 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,331 mi
Last recorded163,331 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Audi 80118,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD553 KVA
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 163,331 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 163,328 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 160,764 miles

Nearside Front washer jet partially blocked

Fail 28 May 2024 160,762 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently locking device inoperative (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front washer jet partially blocked

Pass 25 Sep 2015 160,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 160,199 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 160,199 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 156,533 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust rubbers perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Slight buckle to near side rear wheel

Slight play in off side front suspension leg

Slight roughness to off side rear wheel bearing

Fail 19 Aug 2013 156,533 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine oil leak

Exhaust rubbers perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Slight buckle to near side rear wheel

Slight play in off side front suspension leg

Slight roughness to off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Aug 2012 153,554 miles

advised engine oil leak

advised front number plate faded

advised slight exhaust blow

advised slight play osf suspension leg

Fail 20 Aug 2012 153,554 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advised engine oil leak

advised front number plate faded

advised slight exhaust blow

advised slight play osf suspension leg

Pass 5 Sep 2011 150,407 miles

advised exhaust rubber split

advised front number plate faded

advised gen corrosion under side

advised oil leak

advised rear shocks weak

advised slight play ns trackrod end

advised sterring gaitor split

Fail 22 Aug 2011 150,407 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

advised exhaust rubber split

advised front number plate faded

advised gen corrosion under side

advised oil leak

advised rear shocks weak

advised slight play ns trackrod end

advised sterring gaitor split

Pass 19 Aug 2010 145,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Off side outer mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight buckle to near side rear wheel

Slight play in offside and nearside front track rod ends have slight play

Fail 19 Aug 2010 145,832 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Off side outer mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight buckle to near side rear wheel

Slight play in offside and nearside front track rod ends have slight play

Pass 15 Sep 2009 140,268 miles

advised carb base gasket split

advised exhaust has slight blow middel box

Fail 4 Sep 2009 140,268 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

advised carb base gasket split

advised exhaust has slight blow middel box

Pass 21 Aug 2008 135,498 miles

advised slight play nsf top shock mount

advised slight play rear bearings

Pass 30 Aug 2007 130,541 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 126,116 miles

both rear wheel bearings are slightly noisy.

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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D553 KVA is a 1986 Audi 80 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 118,532 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D553 KVA, 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 40 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D553 KVA is a 1986 Audi 80, first registered on 13 October 1986.

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