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J40 SAT

1993 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

248,680 mi
Last recorded248,680 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 Audi 80136,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 SAT
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 248,680 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front & rear number plates in poor condition.

o/s anti roll bar link missing.

slight binding n/s/f brake . fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 245,364 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

o/s/f brake disc poor condition.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 240,751 miles

Some lift in n/s top Suspension mounting. Engine oil leak . Fuel pipes very corroded. Slight binding from n/s/f wheel/brake.

Fail 28 Apr 2008 240,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Some lift in n/s top Suspension mounting. Engine oil leak . Fuel pipes very corroded. Slight binding from n/s/f wheel/brake.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 233,135 miles

both number plates are in poor condition.

Fail 26 Apr 2007 233,135 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both number plates are in poor condition.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 230,136 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 230,136 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both number plates in poor condition.

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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J40 SAT is a 1993 Audi 80 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1993 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 136,698 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 J40 SAT, 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 33 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J40 SAT registered?

J40 SAT is a 1993 Audi 80, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is J40 SAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 SAT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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