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J179 WKY

1991 Audi 80

Black Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

211,589 mi
Last recorded211,589 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1991 Audi 80128,775 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ179 WKY
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 211,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 210,945 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 204,523 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 199,287 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 193,677 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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J179 WKY is a 1991 Audi 80 in Black with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 J179 WKY, 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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What year was J179 WKY registered?

J179 WKY is a 1991 Audi 80, first registered on 16 August 1991.

Is J179 WKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J179 WKY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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