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J227 SPM

1992 Audi 80

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

97,676 mi
Last recorded97,676 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1992 Audi 80127,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ227 SPM
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1992
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 97,676 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 97,609 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed failing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2023 92,414 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 89,825 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 87,313 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 77,805 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded small section ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2019 72,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 67,779 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 65,857 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 65,857 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 59,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 59,329 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 45,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 24,517 miles

Slight squeeking noise from top stru mounts on lock to lock.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 21,139 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 20,429 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 19,553 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 19,543 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 19,543 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 19,533 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,492 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 18,874 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 17,954 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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J227 SPM is a 1992 Audi 80 in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J227 SPM, 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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J227 SPM is a 1992 Audi 80, first registered on 26 May 1992.

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