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J220 GNV

1991 Audi 80

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

162,221 mi
Last recorded162,221 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2007
Typical for 1991 Audi 80128,775 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ220 GNV
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2007 162,221 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 143,416 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 143,342 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 May 2006 143,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front fog lamp lense cracked

oil leak

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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J220 GNV is a 1991 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 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 J220 GNV, 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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J220 GNV is a 1991 Audi 80, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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