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HSH 971Y

1982 Audi 80

Grey Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,139 mi
Last recorded79,139 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 1982 Audi 8079,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSH 971Y
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 79,139 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 79,139 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 79,139 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 79,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Nearside sill badly corroded

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn leaking grease (2.5.C.1b)

Offside sill badly corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2017 79,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Nearside sill badly corroded

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn leaking grease (2.5.C.1b)

Offside sill badly corroded

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 79,139 miles

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

general body corrosion

general under body corrosion

headlamps just in aim

nearside wing corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 79,139 miles

both front wings corroded

general under body corrosion

handbrake lever worn

Fail 3 Sep 2015 79,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and offside (1.8)

both front wings corroded

general under body corrosion

handbrake lever worn

Pass 15 Aug 2014 79,139 miles

general body and under body corrosion

nearside front wing corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2014 79,139 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

general body and under body corrosion

nearside front wing corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 79,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

centre exhaust corroded

general body corrosion

general under body corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2013 79,139 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

centre exhaust corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2012 79,139 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

general under body corrosion

off side front inner wheel arch corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2011 79,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

general under body corrosion

nearside wheel arch corroded

radiator cover damaged

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 7 Sep 2010 79,139 miles

general under body corrosion

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2009 79,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

boot floor corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2008 78,684 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside rear tyre cracking

underbody corroded in places

Fail 22 Sep 2008 78,684 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside rear tyre cracking

underbody corroded in places

Pass 13 Sep 2007 77,941 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 77,941 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 77,481 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2006 77,481 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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HSH 971Y is a 1982 Audi 80 in Grey with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1982 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 79,138 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 HSH 971Y, 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 44 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HSH 971Y registered?

HSH 971Y is a 1982 Audi 80, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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