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J243 AVW

1992 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,232 mi
Last recorded170,232 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 Audi 80127,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ243 AVW
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2009 170,232 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 170,232 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2008 161,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front seat belts require assistance to retract fully.

both rear brake hoses (between regulator and rear of rear brake hoses) steel ends corroded.

centre exhaust mounting rubber perished.

fuel cap seal perished.

fuel tank strap corroded.

offside rear suspension bush outer sleeve corroded but not resulting in excessive movement.

steel fuel pipes corroded.

Fail 21 Jan 2008 161,588 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front seat belts require assistance to retract fully.

both rear brake hoses (between regulator and rear of rear brake hoses) steel ends corroded.

centre exhaust mounting rubber perished.

fuel cap seal perished.

fuel tank strap corroded.

offside rear suspension bush outer sleeve corroded but not resulting in excessive movement.

steel fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 11 Aug 2006 156,678 miles

as test no 532892526299

Fail 10 Aug 2006 156,678 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front outer driveshaft boots perished.

both rear brake hose steel ends corroded.

centre exhaust moun ting rubber poor.

minor wear in front anti-roll bar link-bushes.

offside front brake hose perished.

tank strap corroded.

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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J243 AVW is a 1992 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J243 AVW, 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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J243 AVW is a 1992 Audi 80, first registered on 8 May 1992.

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