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J685 MDY

1992 Audi 80

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

69,227 mi
Last recorded69,227 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Audi 80127,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ685 MDY
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 69,227 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 67,488 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 67,288 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 67,288 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 65,802 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 64,688 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 64,537 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 64,537 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 64,153 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 63,813 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both-wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 63,813 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both-wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 63,268 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 62,710 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 62,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 62,018 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 61,076 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 61,050 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 60,295 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 59,497 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 58,580 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 57,868 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 56,985 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 56,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 56,100 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 55,058 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 53,960 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 52,739 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 51,540 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 51,540 miles

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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J685 MDY is a 1992 Audi 80 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 J685 MDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J685 MDY registered?

J685 MDY is a 1992 Audi 80, first registered on 8 April 1992.

Is J685 MDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J685 MDY shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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