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ELU 456Y

1983 Audi 80

White Petrol 1921cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

21,376 mi
Last recorded21,376 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1983 Audi 80114,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELU 456Y
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,921cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 21,376 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 20,843 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 19,565 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 19,543 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 19,294 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 19,078 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 19,050 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 19,031 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 18,973 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 18,952 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 18,928 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 18,800 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 18,776 miles

all tyres perished on side walls

Pass 13 Jan 2011 18,750 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 18,724 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 18,707 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 18,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2007 18,086 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE NOT IN SECURING CLIP FULLY

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE SLIGHT STICKING ON

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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ELU 456Y is a 1983 Audi 80 in White with a 1,921cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1983 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 114,640 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 ELU 456Y, 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 43 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 ELU 456Y registered?

ELU 456Y is a 1983 Audi 80, first registered on 14 June 1983.

Is ELU 456Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELU 456Y shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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