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J78 ESR

1991 Audi 80

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

134,456 mi
Last recorded134,456 miles
Recorded on17 May 2006
Typical for 1991 Audi 80128,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ78 ESR
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2006 134,456 miles

front no plate cracked. †slight free play in o/s/r wheel bearing . †n/s/r brake backing plate missing. †both front brakes binding slightly. †small cracks in both front tyres . †slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link rod . †nail in o/s/r tyre .

Fail 16 May 2006 134,395 miles

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

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

both side front brakes binding slightly.

front no plate cracked.

n/s/r brake backing plate missing.

slight free play in o/s/r wheel bearing.

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link rod.

small cracks in both side rear tyres .

Fail 9 May 2006 133,995 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

sreecn cracked †slight play osf torsion bar link rod †strong advise - both front tyres worn to limits

Fail 3 May 2006 133,930 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

STRONG ADVISE both front tyres on limits †n/s wiper worn †screen damaged zone b

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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J78 ESR is a 1991 Audi 80 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 J78 ESR, 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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J78 ESR is a 1991 Audi 80, first registered on 1 November 1991.

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