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M17 TKC

1998 Audi 80

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,125 mi
Last recorded98,125 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi 8094,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 TKC
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 98,125 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake discs lightly pitted

Fail 30 Sep 2025 98,125 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake discs lightly pitted

Pass 1 Aug 2024 98,119 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 98,119 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 97,787 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 97,081 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 97,081 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 95,570 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 87,934 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 81,901 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 75,639 miles

Front registration plate in poor condition

Nearside Front flexi brake hose perishing

Offside Front flexi brake hose perishing

Fail 7 Jul 2016 75,639 miles

Front registration plate in poor condition

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

Nearside Front flexi brake hose perishing

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front flexi brake hose perishing

Pass 5 May 2011 67,106 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2011 67,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 59,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 59,987 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake hoses deteriorated

offside front anti roll bar link arm slight play in ball joint

offside front cv gaiter deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2009 53,492 miles

Front pads starting to wear.

Front wishbone bushes slight play.

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 41,212 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 32,411 miles

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

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

front and rear discs staeting to corode

Pass 30 Jun 2006 32,341 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front brake discs starting to corrode

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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M17 TKC is a 1998 Audi 80 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 94,533 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 M17 TKC, 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 28 years old, this Audi 80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M17 TKC is a 1998 Audi 80, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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