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G5 BCN

1999 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

118,640 mi
Last recorded118,640 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi 8083,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 BCN
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 118,640 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 117,782 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 116,942 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 115,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive O/S Rocker cover gasket. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 114,079 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Possible rear main seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 112,673 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 25 Feb 2021 112,671 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 Oct 2019 109,859 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 109,853 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 107,301 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 107,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 104,330 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 100,900 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 99,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 95,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 95,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 92,524 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 92,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 86,202 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 86,197 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 81,055 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 72,311 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 63,501 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 63,509 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 56,553 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 41,990 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 41,990 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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G5 BCN is a 1999 Audi 80 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1999 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 83,180 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 G5 BCN, 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 27 years old, this Audi 80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G5 BCN is a 1999 Audi 80, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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