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J274 GGT

1998 Audi 80

White Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

192,360 mi
Last recorded192,360 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Audi 8094,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ274 GGT
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2009 192,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 188,552 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 188,551 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 184,783 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 184,783 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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J274 GGT is a 1998 Audi 80 in White with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1998 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 94,533 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 J274 GGT, 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 28 years old, this Audi 80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J274 GGT registered?

J274 GGT is a 1998 Audi 80, first registered on 7 December 1998.

Is J274 GGT safe to buy?

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