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J473 DMA

1991 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,963 mi
Last recorded110,963 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 1991 Audi 80128,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ473 DMA
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 110,963 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose at front of suspension leg (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose at front of suspension leg (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion on various components on underside of car

fuel pump corroding and 2 of mount bobbins broken

Fail 19 Feb 2020 110,961 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose at front of suspension leg (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose at front of suspension leg (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion on various components on underside of car

fuel pipe corroded on underside of car

fuel pump corroding and 2 of mount bobbins broken

Pass 19 Sep 2018 108,015 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 108,015 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 103,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 103,361 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 99,944 miles

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

offside front cv boot starting to leak grease

Pass 9 Sep 2015 96,382 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 96,382 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 83,763 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 70,887 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres inner edge have heavy wear

rear tyres heavily cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2012 58,222 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 51,569 miles

(1) Both front brake discs are worn. (2) Both rear tyres are perished.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 51,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 39,909 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 34,704 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 34,458 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 34,244 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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J473 DMA is a 1991 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J473 DMA, 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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J473 DMA is a 1991 Audi 80, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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