CarVerify

Free Car Check

DRG 556

1997 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 2771cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,917 mi
Last recorded95,917 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Audi 8093,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRG 556
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 95,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 Apr 2021 95,901 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 95,901 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 94,674 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 93,665 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 93,665 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 92,633 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2015 91,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2015 91,960 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2014 90,870 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 May 2014 90,859 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 89,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 89,877 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 88,282 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake discs rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2011 87,478 miles

o/s mirror cracked . noise from steering from under dash . edges of tyres worn and perishing , .discs rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2010 86,350 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s mirror cracked but still adequate view to rear , noise from steering but no play or wear found

Pass 9 Mar 2009 84,539 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 84,539 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering

Pass 7 Mar 2008 83,196 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 81,432 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 80,048 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 80,048 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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
Full Audi 80 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DRG 556 is a 1997 Audi 80 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1997 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 93,792 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 DRG 556, 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 29 years old, this Audi 80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DRG 556?

You can check the full history of DRG 556 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DRG 556 registered?

DRG 556 is a 1997 Audi 80, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is DRG 556 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRG 556 shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DRG 556 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DRG 556. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.