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GKN 435Y

1983 Audi 80

Silver Petrol 1921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

39,104 mi
Last recorded39,104 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 1983 Audi 80114,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKN 435Y
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,921cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 39,104 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 39,102 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 37,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 37,816 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 37,461 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 36,728 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 36,713 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 35,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 35,504 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated and hand brake warning lamp (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 29,374 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 28,661 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 28,647 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake pipes corroding

rubber hoses at petrol tank perishing

Pass 14 Oct 2009 24,866 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 24,863 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front brake disc back plate corroded

offside front brake disc back plate corroded

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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GKN 435Y is a 1983 Audi 80 in Silver with a 1,921cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 GKN 435Y, 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.

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GKN 435Y is a 1983 Audi 80, first registered on 28 April 1983.

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