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J421 BYD

1991 Audi 80

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

192,158 mi
Last recorded192,158 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1991 Audi 80128,775 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ421 BYD
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 192,158 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All flexi hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Central One exhaust mounting missing

Nearside Front Indicator lens missing

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on tread

Offside Headlamp chrome reflector deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle is dangerous to drive ,advise steering alignment check

Fail 10 Nov 2017 192,155 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All flexi hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Central One exhaust mounting missing

Nearside Front Indicator lens missing

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on tread

Nearside Rear Wheel slightly binding

Offside Headlamp chrome reflector deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle is dangerous to drive ,advise steering alignment check

Pass 24 Sep 2015 191,784 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 191,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 190,078 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 188,602 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 188,600 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 28 May 2011 180,972 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake discs worn

Fail 20 May 2011 180,519 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 25 Jun 2010 175,374 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 167,081 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 159,159 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 147,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S front tyre has surface cracking not yet deep enough to expose the cords.

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Jun 2007 147,487 miles

O/S front tyre has surface cracking not yet deep enough to expose the cords.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Sep 2006 142,856 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 142,856 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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J421 BYD is a 1991 Audi 80 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 J421 BYD, 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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J421 BYD is a 1991 Audi 80, first registered on 20 November 1991.

Is J421 BYD safe to buy?

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