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J983 MBW

1991 Audi 80

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

223,968 mi
Last recorded223,968 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1991 Audi 80128,775 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ983 MBW
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 223,968 miles

fuel lines corroded

near side front indicator lamp cracked

near side front side lamp dim

slight grease leak @ off side drive shaft gaiter

Fail 27 Sep 2010 223,968 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

fuel lines corroded

near side front indicator lamp cracked

near side front side lamp dim

slight grease leak @ off side drive shaft gaiter

Pass 30 Sep 2009 219,117 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 219,115 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 216,022 miles

near side track rod end boot split

rear brake hose ferruels starting to corrode

windscreen chipped

Fail 30 Sep 2008 216,019 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side track rod end boot split

rear brake hose ferruels starting to corrode

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Oct 2007 212,911 miles

Fuel pipes corroded.

Oilyness to engine.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 27 Sep 2007 212,910 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipes corroded.

Oilyness to engine.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 3 Oct 2006 202,503 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 202,503 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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J983 MBW is a 1991 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J983 MBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J983 MBW registered?

J983 MBW is a 1991 Audi 80, first registered on 4 September 1991.

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