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J42 SSX

1991 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,978 mi
Last recorded174,978 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1991 Audi 80128,775 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ42 SSX
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 174,978 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 171,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 164,882 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 164,882 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 161,767 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 161,767 miles

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

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2006 156,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 151,549 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 151,549 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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J42 SSX is a 1991 Audi 80 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J42 SSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J42 SSX registered?

J42 SSX is a 1991 Audi 80, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J42 SSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J42 SSX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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