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M489 UCP

1995 Audi 80

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

108,447 mi
Last recorded108,447 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Audi 80133,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM489 UCP
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 108,447 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 108,447 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 108,427 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 108,425 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board box missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2019 107,979 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 107,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 106,108 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 104,056 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 101,528 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 101,528 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 98,920 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 98,762 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 96,404 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 96,404 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 93,958 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 91,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 88,960 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 88,960 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 86,428 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 83,304 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 83,304 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 81,404 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 78,325 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 78,325 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 75,496 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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M489 UCP is a 1995 Audi 80 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 M489 UCP, 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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M489 UCP is a 1995 Audi 80, first registered on 16 March 1995.

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