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J538 PNH

1992 Audi 80

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

176,675 mi
Last recorded176,675 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1992 Audi 80127,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ538 PNH
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 176,675 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R tyre perished

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2016 176,019 miles

Both rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated

Fuel pipes slight surface corrosion

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front bumper slight damage

front number plate deteriorated

under-shields fitted obscuring some engine components

Pass 7 Jul 2015 174,807 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake long travel

nearside headlamp poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2014 170,199 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front headlamp

offside rear suspension bush worn

rear fuel pipe rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2013 165,829 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front indicator cracked

slight movement in offside top strut

Pass 10 Jul 2012 160,758 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2011 153,892 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside headlamp condensated

offside rear suspension bush perrishing

slight play in offside top strut mountin g

Pass 14 Jul 2010 146,729 miles

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

front brake hoses slight deterioated

windscreen slight deterioated around edges

Pass 15 Jul 2009 140,758 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2008 133,979 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2008 133,834 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

near side rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 10 Jul 2007 127,230 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 120,749 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 113,883 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 113,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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J538 PNH is a 1992 Audi 80 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 J538 PNH, 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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J538 PNH is a 1992 Audi 80, first registered on 7 May 1992.

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