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J26 FHD

1991 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,247 mi
Last recorded139,247 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1991 Audi 80128,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 FHD
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 139,247 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 139,237 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

OSF DRIVE SHAFT BOOT INSCURE

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 136,241 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to fuel filter excessive may soon leak fuel ...

Fail 20 Apr 2018 136,227 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to fuel filter excessive may soon leak fuel ...

Pass 10 Mar 2017 135,021 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 131,525 miles

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 131,514 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 128,571 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 120,972 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 115,316 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 108,545 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 102,046 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 93,812 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 88,115 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 85,021 miles

nearside front brake discs slightly warped

offside front brake flexi starting to crack

Pass 24 Aug 2006 82,007 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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J26 FHD is a 1991 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J26 FHD, 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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J26 FHD is a 1991 Audi 80, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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