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J80 NDV

1997 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

179,191 mi
Last recorded179,191 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi 8093,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 NDV
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 179,191 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 173,881 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 167,171 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 167,168 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 158,299 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

play offside front top suspensi0on strut mount

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 2 May 2023 158,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (arm fowling antiroll bar) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

play offside front top suspensi0on strut mount

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 May 2022 151,154 miles

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroding both ends

Pass 2 May 2019 143,255 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 136,212 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 132,057 miles

Central oil weep ,dripping onto exhaust system

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated signs of slight perishing to the front of the two brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Head lamp lens stone holed not effecting it performance at present

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated signs of slight perishing to the front of the two brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 May 2016 124,617 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2016 124,599 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 115,777 miles

Advise stonechip in N/S headlamp lens

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 111,462 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 111,462 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 107,587 miles

Advise O/S/F fog lamp cracked

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 102,191 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers split on ends

n/s/r tyre slight distortion on tread

Fail 24 Apr 2012 102,191 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers split on ends

n/s/r tyre slight distortion on tread

Pass 20 Apr 2011 97,618 miles

Both front seat belt webbings are slow to return

O/S/F upper suspension mounting is worn - just passes mot

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight damage to N/S/F headlamp lens

Pass 4 Jun 2010 92,776 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 92,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 78,952 miles

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

dampness on vehicle undertray-no leaks found.

offside headlamp damaged- pattern not affected.

Fail 8 Apr 2008 78,948 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

dampness on vehicle undertray-no leaks found.

offside headlamp damaged- pattern not affected.

Pass 8 Nov 2005 65,398 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 65,398 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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J80 NDV is a 1997 Audi 80 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1997 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 93,792 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 J80 NDV, 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 29 years old, this Audi 80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J80 NDV registered?

J80 NDV is a 1997 Audi 80, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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