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J685 MLF

1992 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,082 mi
Last recorded128,082 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1992 Audi 80127,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ685 MLF
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 128,082 miles

B/Discs starting to get abit corroded at faces

Front w/arch edges getting abit corroded (esp O/S/F)

N/S/F tyre low on tread and nearing limits of wear

O/S/R light lens cracked

O/S/R tyre worn low on tread and ON limit of wear in places

P/Brake efficiency low and near 16% MINIMUM limit

Rattle noise from underside (exhaust?)

Slight wear and movement starting at O/S/R w/bearing

VERY slight noise starting at N/S/R w/bearing

Fail 13 May 2016 128,079 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Light at dash stays ON (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

B/Discs starting to get abit corroded at faces

Front w/arch edges getting abit corroded (esp O/S/F)

N/S/F tyre low on tread and nearing limits of wear

O/S/R light lens cracked

O/S/R tyre worn low on tread and ON limit of wear in places

P/Brake efficiency low and near 16% MINIMUM limit

Rattle noise from underside (exhaust?)

Slight wear and movement starting at O/S/R w/bearing

VERY slight noise starting at N/S/R w/bearing

Pass 13 May 2015 127,102 miles

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at O/S/F top suspension/spring mounting bush area

Exhaust emissions getting abit smokey (Burning oil)

Exhaust front downpipe section getting abit corroded

Front w/arch edges getting abit corroded

O/S/R low on tread and almost ON limits of wear, and getting abit perrished and cracked at tread area

Slight wear and movement starting at both rear w/bearings

Pass 23 May 2014 125,179 miles

Appears to be coolant leak from radiator area

Both N/S/F and O/S/R tyres getting low on tread and nearing limits of wear (O/S/R tyre getting abit perrished and cracked at inner tread area, in places)

Both number plates starting to get abit deteriorated

Driver's seat adjustment (Forward/Rear) getting abit stiff

Front shock absorber strutts getting abit corroded

N/S/F b/hose starting to get abit perrished and cracked

Pass 22 May 2013 123,760 miles

Appears to be slight coolant leak coming from O/S of radiator area

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at O/S/F lower ball joint

Both rear w/bearings have slight wear and movement starting (N/S starting to get abit noisey when spun)

Centre exhaust rubber mounting abit perrished and cracked

Centre exhaust union abit loose and corroded, and knocks on underside when pulling away

Front b/hoses starting to get abit perrished and cracked

Front number plate getting abit deteriorated

O/S/R light lens cracked

O/S/R tyre low on tread and nearing limits of wear

Pass 16 May 2012 122,030 miles

Exhaust system getting corroded at centre union areas and rubber mount abit cracked and split

Front b/hoses starting to get abit cracked and perrished

Front to rear fuel pipes abit corroded at rear ends

O/S/R tyre getting low on tread and near limits of wear, and also getting abit cracked and perrished at inner tread edge area

Slight wear and movement starting at both rear w/bearings (N/S/R also has slight noise starting)

Pass 17 May 2011 120,648 miles

Appears to be noise from clutch thrust bearing when depressing clutch pedal

Both rear tyres low on tread (esp O/S/R tyre - nearly ON limits of wear)

Engine appears abit noisey

Front b/hoses starting to get abit cracked and perrished

Front to rear metal fuel pipes abit corroded at rear end areas

Fuel tank straps getting abit corroded

N/S mirror glass abit loose

O/S/R brake binds ON abit

O/S/R light lens abit cracked

P/Brake lever nearly ON limits of reserve travel

Rear chassis areas around susp/arm mounts gretting abit corroded

Slight corrosion at O/S/F chassis area by towing eye fixing

Slight wear and movement starting at N/S/R w/bearing and abit noisey when spun

Pass 18 May 2010 119,402 miles

Front brakes are slight out of ballance.

Offside rear tyre is worn close to wear bars.

Seat belts are slow to return.

Slight play at nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 18 May 2009 118,715 miles

Front and rear brake pads appear low but servisable.

Nearside front tyre is worn close to wear bar indicators.

Offside rear flexable brake hose ends are rusty.

Rear brake discs are rusty at edges

Slight play and noise at nearside rear wheel.

Pass 16 May 2008 118,215 miles

Slight play at offside front suspension strutt top mount.

Slight play at rear wheel bearings.

Fail 13 May 2008 118,212 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight play at offside front suspension strutt top mount.

Slight play at rear wheel bearings.

Pass 15 May 2007 117,644 miles

Slight play and noise at nearside rear wheel bearing.

Vapour emitted from exhaust.

Pass 24 May 2006 116,966 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 116,966 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Engine missfires

Exhaust very rusty

Fuel pipes rusty

Vapour emitted from exhaust

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 MLF is a 1992 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MLF, 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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J685 MLF is a 1992 Audi 80, first registered on 27 May 1992.

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