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J541 URF

1992 Audi 80

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,682 mi
Last recorded168,682 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1992 Audi 80127,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ541 URF
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 168,682 miles

All four shock absorbers have corroded on the casing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disks slightly scored and lipped

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disks slightly scored, corroded and pitted on the edges

Fail 16 Nov 2011 168,672 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All four shock absorbers have corroded on the casing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disks slightly scored and lipped

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disks slightly scored, corroded and pitted on the edges

Fail 2 Nov 2011 168,433 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/REAR LOWER SHOCKABSORBER SPRING MOUNTING POINT, BECOMING CORRODED AND SLIGHTLY DISTORTED

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Oct 2010 165,315 miles

both front brakes binding possibly calipers sticking/siezing, would advise further investigation

brake pedal rubber worn

o/s wiper blade damaged

screen wash weak

slight wear to both front anti rollbar link arms

Pass 12 Nov 2009 162,541 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

water pump/idler pullies noisey

Fail 11 Nov 2009 162,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

water pump/idler pullies noisey

Pass 23 Oct 2008 156,987 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 156,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

N/S cv boot cracking

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Nov 2007 152,486 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes Slight corrosion

N/S/F C.V Boot age cracking

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 152,469 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes Slight corrosion

N/S/F C.V Boot age cracking

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2006 147,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 147,859 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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J541 URF is a 1992 Audi 80 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J541 URF, 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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What year was J541 URF registered?

J541 URF is a 1992 Audi 80, first registered on 17 March 1992.

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