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K479 VBD

1992 Audi 80

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,120 mi
Last recorded115,120 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 1992 Audi 80127,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK479 VBD
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2014 115,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 115,120 miles

Oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2012 114,851 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 114,851 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 113,372 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 111,937 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 111,911 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 109,639 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 109,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 106,656 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 104,498 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 104,498 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 102,199 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 102,196 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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K479 VBD is a 1992 Audi 80 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K479 VBD, 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 K479 VBD registered?

K479 VBD is a 1992 Audi 80, first registered on 7 October 1992.

Is K479 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K479 VBD shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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