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K48 LYJ

1992 Audi 80

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,983 mi
Last recorded133,983 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1992 Audi 80127,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK48 LYJ
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2014 133,983 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 133,983 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 131,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 131,718 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2012 129,781 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 129,781 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 127,790 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 127,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 124,941 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 124,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 123,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 123,364 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 121,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 120,180 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear tyres side walls cracked

rear tyres side walls cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2006 118,728 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 118,728 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 117,149 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 117,149 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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K48 LYJ is a 1992 Audi 80 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K48 LYJ, 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 K48 LYJ registered?

K48 LYJ is a 1992 Audi 80, first registered on 21 December 1992.

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