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H851 BGX

1991 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

204,848 mi
Last recorded204,848 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1991 Audi 80128,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH851 BGX
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 204,848 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 204,848 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 203,895 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower arms both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Oct 2016 203,881 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported both center exhaust rubber mounts broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear exhaust rubber mounts badly perished

engine covers fitted

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres perished

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2015 200,019 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 May 2015 200,019 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2014 188,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front brake discs worn

rear tyres 10 years old

rear tyres age cracked

Fail 13 May 2014 188,750 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear tyres 10 years old

rear tyres age cracked

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 May 2013 182,576 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front shock absorbers dust gaiters split/perished

both rear tyres perished/cracked and 9 years old

dampness around power steering rack

suspect front and rear brake pads to be low difficult to see with wheels in situ

Fail 16 May 2013 182,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front shock absorbers dust gaiters split/perished

both rear tyres perished/cracked and 9 years old

dampness around power steering rack

suspect front and rear brake pads to be low difficult to see with wheels in situ

Pass 15 May 2012 175,703 miles

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

Coolant leak

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 11 May 2012 175,693 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 168,823 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 May 2010 162,271 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 162,271 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front antiroll bar gaiters split

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2009 156,267 miles

Inner Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

adyise play n/s/f top suspension mount

anti roll bar gaiters perished

Pass 10 May 2008 148,944 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front anti roll bar links gaiter s split

Pass 20 Apr 2007 141,692 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 May 2006 136,280 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

both front anti roll bar link gaiters perished

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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H851 BGX is a 1991 Audi 80 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1991 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 128,775 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 H851 BGX, 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 35 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H851 BGX is a 1991 Audi 80, first registered on 29 May 1991.

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