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K278 STA

1992 Audi 80

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,922 mi
Last recorded144,922 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1992 Audi 80127,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK278 STA
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2011 144,922 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

all brake discs corroded and pitted

battery insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2009 144,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 2 Nov 2009 144,901 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2007 143,305 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 143,305 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 138,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nail in tyre

nail in tyre

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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K278 STA is a 1992 Audi 80 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 127,677 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 K278 STA, 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 34 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K278 STA registered?

K278 STA is a 1992 Audi 80, first registered on 5 August 1992.

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