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J710 RPY

1991 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

196,481 mi
Last recorded196,481 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2008
Typical for 1991 Audi 80128,775 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ710 RPY
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2008 196,481 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 196,468 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 194,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 194,671 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 192,468 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 192,468 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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J710 RPY is a 1991 Audi 80 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J710 RPY, 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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J710 RPY is a 1991 Audi 80, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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