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J427 MFE

1992 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

205,014 mi
Last recorded205,014 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1992 Audi 80127,677 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ427 MFE
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 205,014 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 203,211 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2010 203,119 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some imbalance in front service brake

Pass 10 Dec 2009 201,391 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 201,385 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades split

Fail 12 Nov 2009 201,254 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

fuel tank strap slightly corroded

power steering belt slightly loose

Pass 14 Nov 2008 198,889 miles

offside rear tank strap corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2008 198,889 miles

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

offside rear tank strap corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2007 196,046 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 196,007 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 192,693 miles

long handbrake travel

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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J427 MFE is a 1992 Audi 80 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J427 MFE, 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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J427 MFE is a 1992 Audi 80, first registered on 24 March 1992.

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