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K542 VPF

1992 Audi 80

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

190,895 mi
Last recorded190,895 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1992 Audi 80127,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK542 VPF
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 190,895 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

rear brake discs in poor condition,

Fail 25 Apr 2012 190,892 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

nearside rear brake disc poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2011 189,679 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre starting to perish on walls

Fail 9 Jun 2011 189,679 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre starting to perish on walls

Pass 1 Dec 2010 186,960 miles

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

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

offside mirror slight damage

Fail 1 Dec 2010 186,960 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside mirror slight damage

Pass 24 Feb 2010 181,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside mirror cracked

Fail 24 Feb 2010 181,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside mirror cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2009 176,740 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 176,716 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 175,220 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 172,656 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 168,641 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 168,641 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on rear metal fuel lines

n/s/f bump stop damaged

n/s/r light lens cracked

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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K542 VPF 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 K542 VPF, 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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K542 VPF is a 1992 Audi 80, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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The MOT history for K542 VPF 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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