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J294 PCW

1992 Audi 80

Red Petrol 2772cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

148,529 mi
Last recorded148,529 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 1992 Audi 80127,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ294 PCW
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,772cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 148,529 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front upper bush/bearing has slight play

Pass 1 Dec 2023 146,924 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 144,857 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

brake back plates are corroded

suspension arm bushes are deteriorated front and rear

Pass 6 Dec 2021 143,395 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 142,461 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 142,420 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 140,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 140,990 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 138,381 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering

Pass 8 Nov 2017 135,287 miles

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

rack boot split

Pass 8 Nov 2016 132,059 miles

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

Offside Rear suspension and subframe bushes are worn

Offside Rear suspension and subframe bushes are worn

Pass 27 Nov 2015 129,682 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 129,669 miles

Offside Fuel pipe leaking centre (7.2.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 129,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking centre (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 128,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 126,508 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front strut tops are worn

Pass 6 Aug 2012 124,199 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 122,340 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 122,340 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 118,932 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 111,902 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 111,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 105,370 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 98,248 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 90,741 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 90,741 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 83,727 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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J294 PCW is a 1992 Audi 80 in Red with a 2,772cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 J294 PCW, 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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J294 PCW is a 1992 Audi 80, first registered on 1 June 1992.

Is J294 PCW safe to buy?

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