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J579 GMK

1991 Audi 80

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

85,628 mi
Last recorded85,628 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Audi 80128,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ579 GMK
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 85,628 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 85,576 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 78,024 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 78,024 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 74,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Surface Corrosion In Various Places

Pass 27 Oct 2021 74,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 74,141 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 73,876 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 72,897 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 71,596 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 68,984 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 65,882 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 61,996 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 61,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 59,356 miles

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

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

near side front tyre slight worn outer edge

near side rear tyre slight cracking

off side front tyre cracking

off side rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2012 55,857 miles

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

near side front tyre slight worn outer edge & slight cracking

near side rear tyre slight cracking & slight worn outer edge

off side rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2011 53,439 miles

near side front tyre slight cracking & slight worn outer edge

near side rear tyre slight cracking

off side front ant roll bar linkgae cover split

off side front tyre slight cracking

Pass 2 Aug 2010 50,897 miles

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

both rear tyres slight worn outer edges

off side front ant roll bar linkgae cover split

Pass 3 Aug 2009 48,923 miles

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

near side front tyre cracked

near side rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2008 46,657 miles

near side front tyre slight worn outer edge

Pass 2 Aug 2007 44,573 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 41,468 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 38,713 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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J579 GMK is a 1991 Audi 80 in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J579 GMK, 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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What year was J579 GMK registered?

J579 GMK is a 1991 Audi 80, first registered on 15 August 1991.

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