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N729 RDU

1995 Audi 80

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,488 mi
Last recorded95,488 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 1995 Audi 80133,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN729 RDU
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2014 95,488 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 94,006 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 30 Sep 2009 87,987 miles

SLIGHT CONDENSATION IN OFFSIDE HEADLAMP

Fail 30 Sep 2009 87,987 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

SLIGHT CONDENSATION IN OFFSIDE HEADLAMP

Pass 12 Sep 2008 84,178 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake pedal spongy

Fail 12 Sep 2008 84,178 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

air bag light on

brake pedal spongy

Pass 12 Sep 2007 80,037 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 74,983 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS WEARING THIN

Fail 23 Jun 2006 74,983 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs and pads worn low

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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N729 RDU is a 1995 Audi 80 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N729 RDU, 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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What year was N729 RDU registered?

N729 RDU is a 1995 Audi 80, first registered on 6 September 1995.

Is N729 RDU safe to buy?

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