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K557 JAH

1993 Audi 80

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,645 mi
Last recorded170,645 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1993 Audi 80136,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK557 JAH
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 170,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 160,912 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 151,948 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 151,938 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 143,901 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 143,886 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2007 137,053 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 137,053 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

under body covers fitted, limited access for inspection

Fail 7 Sep 2006 127,266 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 127,266 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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K557 JAH is a 1993 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 136,698 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 K557 JAH, 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 33 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K557 JAH registered?

K557 JAH is a 1993 Audi 80, first registered on 8 January 1993.

Is K557 JAH safe to buy?

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