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J165 DGN

1992 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,398 mi
Last recorded152,398 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1992 Audi 80127,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ165 DGN
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 152,398 miles

Cracks to both rear light lenses

Front shock absorbers weak

Oil pressure warning light on.

Play rear wheel bearings.

Some perishing of front suspension rubber bushes

Some rust rear brake pipes

Pass 2 Sep 2009 149,729 miles

10mm stone chip in zone 'A' of front screen.

Some play in both rear wheel bearings.

Some under-body and component corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2008 146,545 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 140,756 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 140,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive 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)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 134,041 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 133,944 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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)

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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J165 DGN is a 1992 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1992 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 127,677 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 J165 DGN, 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 34 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J165 DGN registered?

J165 DGN is a 1992 Audi 80, first registered on 24 January 1992.

Is J165 DGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J165 DGN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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