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J727 EMA

1991 Audi 80

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

287,164 mi
Last recorded287,164 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1991 Audi 80128,775 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ727 EMA
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2023 287,164 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected brake caliper stuck on (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 286,151 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 286,017 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe Loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 283,401 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 283,382 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 282,870 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

full underside of vehicle covered in waxoil tested to best of my ability

Fail 21 Oct 2019 282,870 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

full underside of vehicle covered in waxoil tested to best of my ability

Pass 11 Oct 2018 281,390 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

full underside of vehicle covered in waxoil tested to the best of my ability

Fail 11 Oct 2018 281,390 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

full underside of vehicle covered in waxoil tested to the best of my ability

Pass 10 Oct 2017 276,992 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 272,794 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 272,761 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 263,914 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 263,911 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 257,191 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 257,191 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 248,839 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 233,139 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 224,423 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 212,820 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 199,076 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 193,712 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 187,534 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 177,037 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 176,972 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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J727 EMA is a 1991 Audi 80 in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 J727 EMA, 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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What year was J727 EMA registered?

J727 EMA is a 1991 Audi 80, first registered on 26 September 1991.

Is J727 EMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J727 EMA shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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