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J312 UEC

1992 Audi 80

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

115,069 mi
Last recorded115,069 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 1992 Audi 80127,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ312 UEC
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2020 115,069 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Axle insecure of axle casing excessivly corroded (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2019 114,804 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 114,804 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 114,738 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 114,738 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 114,481 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 114,080 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 114,080 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 113,511 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 113,511 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 111,980 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 111,980 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 108,962 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 108,962 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 105,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 102,797 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 102,797 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 100,930 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 100,483 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 99,846 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 99,834 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 99,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 99,256 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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J312 UEC is a 1992 Audi 80 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 J312 UEC, 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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What year was J312 UEC registered?

J312 UEC is a 1992 Audi 80, first registered on 15 April 1992.

Is J312 UEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J312 UEC shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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