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K486 JGX

1992 Audi 80

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

177,978 mi
Last recorded177,978 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Audi 80127,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK486 JGX
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 177,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Several small chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Jun 2024 177,972 miles

Several small chips in windscreen

Fail 7 Jun 2024 177,972 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Several small chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Jun 2023 177,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Several small chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2022 177,694 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Several small chips in windscreen

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 177,499 miles

Several small chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Jul 2019 176,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Several small chips in windscreen

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 189,679 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Several small chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Apr 2017 187,900 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (2.6.2)

Several small chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Apr 2016 176,146 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (2.6.2)

Several small chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Apr 2015 175,554 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 173,129 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 170,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 159,368 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 151,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 151,138 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 142,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 142,466 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 136,172 miles

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

park brake effort low

rear axel corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2008 136,172 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

rear axel corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2007 127,624 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 117,233 miles

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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K486 JGX is a 1992 Audi 80 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K486 JGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K486 JGX registered?

K486 JGX is a 1992 Audi 80, first registered on 8 October 1992.

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