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J170 HFM

1992 Audi 80

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

115,639 mi
Last recorded115,639 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 1992 Audi 80127,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ170 HFM
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2015 115,639 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 110,153 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front screen has a crack by rear view mirror

Fail 1 Dec 2014 110,149 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front screen has a crack by rear view mirror

Pass 29 Nov 2013 101,842 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 92,745 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 92,745 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre windscreen has damage behind rear view mirror

offside front top shock mount has play in bush/bearing (worn)

oil light illuminated

Pass 27 Oct 2011 83,244 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

oil warning light stays on

Pass 25 May 2010 72,028 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 72,028 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 65,209 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 65,018 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

oil leaking from engine.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 58,096 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 58,095 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2007 52,379 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 46,325 miles

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 46,325 miles

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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J170 HFM is a 1992 Audi 80 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 J170 HFM, 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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J170 HFM is a 1992 Audi 80, first registered on 22 June 1992.

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