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J516 VHJ

1991 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

58,673 mi
Last recorded58,673 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1991 Audi 80128,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ516 VHJ
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 58,673 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 58,673 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 57,758 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 57,758 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 56,746 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 56,746 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 55,088 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 55,088 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 53,631 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 53,631 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 52,715 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 51,715 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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J516 VHJ is a 1991 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J516 VHJ, 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 J516 VHJ registered?

J516 VHJ is a 1991 Audi 80, first registered on 19 August 1991.

Is J516 VHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J516 VHJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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