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J231 RVV

1992 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,865 mi
Last recorded109,865 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1992 Audi 80127,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ231 RVV
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 109,865 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 101,790 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering rack gaiters damp

reverse lamps operating with foglamp

Fail 3 May 2012 101,738 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

steering rack gaiter damp

reverse lamps operating with foglamp

Pass 19 May 2011 95,551 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front upper droplink dust cover perished

Fail 12 May 2011 95,454 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front upper droplink dust cover perished

Pass 22 May 2010 90,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2009 89,338 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 89,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 87,737 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 85,214 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2006 82,981 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 82,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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J231 RVV is a 1992 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J231 RVV, 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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What year was J231 RVV registered?

J231 RVV is a 1992 Audi 80, first registered on 25 June 1992.

Is J231 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J231 RVV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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