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K599 GEW

1992 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

191,346 mi
Last recorded191,346 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 1992 Audi 80127,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK599 GEW
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 191,346 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage too pump. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel tank straps corroded.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 191,345 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear disc guard corroded

corrosion under body side

Pass 11 Nov 2020 190,848 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 190,848 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel hose insecure filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 190,463 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 190,463 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear section joints (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 189,985 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 188,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat blow (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both fronts (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

front pads low

fuel filter bracket poor

fuel lines and tank straps corroded

rear tyres perished in tread

Fail 21 Mar 2016 188,783 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat blow (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both fronts (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

front pads low

fuel filter bracket poor

fuel lines and tank straps corroded

rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 2 Mar 2015 187,471 miles

N/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT SPLITTING / CORROSION ON FRONT SHOCKS ALL COIL SPRINGS CORROSION ON FRONT CROSS MEMBER X O/S/F WISH BONE

UNDER TRAY FITTED / BOTH NUMBER PLATES / O/S HEAD LIGHT / FRONT TYRES CUTTING OUT ON INNER EDGES / TRACKING / SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT TOP MOUNTS /

Fail 25 Feb 2015 187,471 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

N/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT SPLITTING / CORROSION ON FRONT SHOCKS ALL COIL SPRINGS CORROSION ON FRONT CROSS MEMBER X O/S/F WISH BONE

UNDER TRAY FITTED / BOTH NUMBER PLATES / O/S HEAD LIGHT / FRONT TYRES CUTTING OUT ON INNER EDGES / TRACKING / SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT TOP MOUNTS /

Pass 27 Feb 2014 183,478 miles

COIL SPRINGS CORRODING / CORROSION ON FRONT SUBFRAME

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

NUMBER PLATES / O/S/ HEADLIGHT / VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S TRACK ROD END / O/S/R BRAKE DISC CORRODING BAD [PASSED BUT ADV REPLACE] / HEAVY CORROSION ON FRONT SHOCKS X SUSPESION UNITS

Pass 20 Feb 2013 178,110 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 178,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 173,246 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 170,134 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 168,177 miles

slight delaminating of rear no. plate

slight drag n/s/f brake

Pass 29 Dec 2008 163,986 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

has slight play n/s of rack

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 29 Dec 2008 163,986 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

has slight play n/s of rack

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 20 Jun 2007 154,899 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 158,493 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

all four tyres are cracking along their sidewalls

front and rear number plates are cracked and marked

Pass 21 Apr 2006 154,098 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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K599 GEW is a 1992 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 K599 GEW, 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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K599 GEW is a 1992 Audi 80, first registered on 4 August 1992.

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