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J248 MBX

1991 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,673 mi
Last recorded67,673 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Audi 80128,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ248 MBX
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 67,673 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 67,640 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 67,609 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 67,577 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 67,503 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 67,309 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 66,943 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 66,045 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 60,347 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 58,698 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 57,225 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 52,827 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 52,806 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 46,461 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 40,310 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to inspect front brake hose upper ferrules

Pass 16 May 2012 36,609 miles

offside rear brake disc showing deterioration on inner face

Fail 24 Dec 2010 29,480 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 29,480 miles

Battery insecure

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 29,198 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 28,395 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 26,765 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 26,369 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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J248 MBX is a 1991 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J248 MBX, 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

How do I check the history of J248 MBX?

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What year was J248 MBX registered?

J248 MBX is a 1991 Audi 80, first registered on 18 October 1991.

Is J248 MBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J248 MBX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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