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J696 NKL

1992 Audi 80

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,248 mi
Last recorded139,248 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1992 Audi 80127,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ696 NKL
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 139,248 miles

advised abs faulty worked ok on test

advised osr axel bush metal sleave split

advised slight play nsf bottom ball joint

advised slight play rear hub bearings

advised stop tab for h brake cabel missing

advised underside corroded in places

Fail 27 Jan 2010 139,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

advised osr axel bush metal sleave split

advised slight play nsf bottom ball joint

advised slight play rear hub bearings

advised stop tab for h brake cabel missing

advised underside corroded in places

Pass 20 Jan 2009 132,538 miles

advised chip in screen

advised front tyres low

advised oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2009

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advised chip in screen

advised front tyres low

Pass 23 Jan 2008 129,952 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 129,938 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2007 128,926 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 128,893 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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J696 NKL is a 1992 Audi 80 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J696 NKL, 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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J696 NKL is a 1992 Audi 80, first registered on 12 February 1992.

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