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J201 CGN

1991 Audi 80

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

90,438 mi
Last recorded90,438 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Audi 80128,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ201 CGN
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 90,438 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 90,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 90,390 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 90,391 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 90,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 90,304 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

slight play in n/s/f suspension strut top mounting

Pass 1 Oct 2018 88,980 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 87,651 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2016 85,136 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 85,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 80,494 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Sep 2014 78,528 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 78,525 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 76,590 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 75,569 miles

water leak from radiator area

Pass 5 Aug 2011 75,148 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 73,376 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 70,861 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 70,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 68,663 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 66,780 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 64,938 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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J201 CGN is a 1991 Audi 80 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J201 CGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J201 CGN registered?

J201 CGN is a 1991 Audi 80, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J201 CGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J201 CGN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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