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J586 GCP

1991 Audi 80

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,444 mi
Last recorded133,444 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1991 Audi 80128,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ586 GCP
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 133,444 miles

bushes covered in grease

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges and close to tread wear bars

rear shock absorbers corroded

slight bind on both front brakes

Fail 26 Mar 2013 131,355 miles

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

front 'D' bushes slightly worn

slight cracking to tyre treads

slight play in both front top mounts

underbody corroded

various chassis, suspension and steering components corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 131,355 miles

front 'D' bushes slightly worn

slight cracking to tyre treads

slight play in both front top mounts

underbody corroded

various chassis, suspension and steering components corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 128,256 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on front subframe

corrosion on fuel pipes

damage to alloy wheels

slight play in both front suspension top mountings

uneven wear on front tyres

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 13 Mar 2012 128,256 miles

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

Nearside 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on front subframe

corrosion on fuel pipes

damage to alloy wheels

slight play in both front suspension top mountings

uneven wear on front tyres

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2011 125,977 miles

brake fluid level low

curb damage to alloy wheels

exhaust corroded with slight blow to joints

front and rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs worn

fuel pipes corroded

n/s outter cv boot badly cracked

n/s/f tyre low on pressure

oil level on min

play in both front shocker tops

play in both rear wheel bearings

slight bind to n/s/f brake

Fail 14 Mar 2011 125,977 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake fluid level low

curb damage to alloy wheels

exhaust corroded with slight blow to joints

front and rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs worn

fuel pipes corroded

n/s outter cv boot badly cracked

n/s/f tyre low on pressure

oil level on min

play in both front shocker tops

play in both rear wheel bearings

slight bind to n/s/f brake

Pass 15 Mar 2010 123,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2009 120,851 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front brakes binding slightly

corrosion to both front to rear fuel pipes

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 9 Mar 2009 120,851 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front brakes binding slightly

brake pedal travel high

corrosion to both front to rear fuel pipes

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2008 119,250 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear no. plate fading

Fail 17 Mar 2008 119,250 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear no. plate fading

Pass 21 Mar 2007 117,342 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

offside rear footbrake not fully operating

Pass 23 Mar 2006 114,781 miles

fuel cap sealing washer starting to deteriorate

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2006 114,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

fuel cap sealing washer starting to deteriorate

fuel pipes corroded

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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J586 GCP is a 1991 Audi 80 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J586 GCP, 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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J586 GCP is a 1991 Audi 80, first registered on 28 August 1991.

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