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M487 NFJ

1995 Audi 80

Purple Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,510 mi
Last recorded116,510 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Audi 80133,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM487 NFJ
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 116,510 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DOWN PIPE CLAMP BADLY CORRODED AT FLANGE (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 115,731 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 115,680 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 114,661 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near and offside axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

near and offside axle mounts are slightly corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2023 114,658 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near and offside axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

near and offside axle mounts are slightly corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2022 113,644 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 113,575 miles

Indicator switch inoperative all left indicators not working (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and into wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 112,943 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 112,236 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 110,962 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 110,962 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 109,356 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 108,213 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded two pipes from fuel tank heavily corroded ()

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

heavy surface corrosion to rear sub frame mounts and rear axle / subframe

surface corrosion to front discs inner faces

Fail 30 Jun 2017 108,211 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated under application of foot brake (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded two pipes from fuel tank heavily corroded ()

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

heavy surface corrosion to rear sub frame mounts and rear axle / subframe

surface corrosion to front discs inner faces

Pass 23 Jun 2016 107,215 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 107,213 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 27 May 2015 105,739 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 105,738 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 103,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 May 2013 102,330 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 102,330 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 May 2012 99,756 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear fuel pipes corroaded

Fail 12 May 2012 99,756 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear fuel pipes corroaded

Pass 11 May 2011 97,332 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 94,842 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 94,842 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2009 91,711 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 88,002 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 May 2008 88,002 miles

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2007 84,774 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 84,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 May 2006 79,954 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

osr tyre appears to have been run soft at some stage. †

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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M487 NFJ is a 1995 Audi 80 in Purple with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 133,786 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 M487 NFJ, 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 31 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M487 NFJ is a 1995 Audi 80, first registered on 4 May 1995.

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