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J778 EGY

1991 Audi 80

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

52,039 mi
Last recorded52,039 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Audi 80128,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ778 EGY
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 52,039 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2026 52,039 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 44,492 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 43,012 miles

1. Nearside rear foot brake efficiency has just met requirements.

2. Nearside hand brake efficiency has just met requirements.

Pass 9 Jun 2016 40,100 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 36,323 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 33,829 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 32,977 miles

Anti-freeze staining around coolant housing

Rear bumper requires attention/Catching on boot lid

Slight fluffing and fraying to offside front seat belt

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Various minor oil leaks

Pass 23 May 2012 32,888 miles

Anti-freeze staining around water housing

Rear bumper requires attention/catching bootlid

Slight fluffing/fraying to offside front seat belt

Steering and suspension components showing general age, wear and surface corrosion

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Varios minor mistings of oil

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Pass 2 Jun 2011 32,735 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 32,629 miles

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)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 32,451 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 31,686 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 30,997 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 30,644 miles

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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J778 EGY is a 1991 Audi 80 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 J778 EGY, 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 J778 EGY registered?

J778 EGY is a 1991 Audi 80, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J778 EGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J778 EGY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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