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N982 TRD

1995 Audi 80

Grey Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,661 mi
Last recorded196,661 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Audi 80133,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN982 TRD
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 196,661 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 196,661 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2024 191,345 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to Rear ()

Fail 30 Sep 2024 191,339 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to Rear ()

Pass 28 Sep 2023 187,089 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 173,177 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 168,122 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 168,122 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 161,424 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 161,388 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 155,868 miles

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

Small stone chip to nearside lower of windscreen

Tow bar bent

Pass 16 Aug 2018 155,858 miles

small stone chip to nearside lower of windscreen

Pass 31 Aug 2017 154,420 miles

All brake discs showing signs of surface corrosion

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 148,784 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear pads getting low

slight engine oil leak

spare tyre flat

underbody fuel pipes showing surface corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2015 148,783 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear pads getting low

slight engine oil leak

spare tyre flat

underbody fuel pipes showing surface corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2014 139,274 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and getting low

rear fuel pipes have heavy surface corrision

Fail 19 Sep 2014 139,271 miles

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

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

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

battery loose in tray but not insecure

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and getting low

rear fuel pipes have heavy surface corrision

Pass 25 Jan 2013 133,405 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake hose ferrules are corroded

exhaust system is corroded

metal fuel lines have corroded

nearside front tyre has a screw in it

steel brake pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 24 Jan 2013 133,405 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake hose ferrules are corroded

exhaust system is corroded

metal fuel lines have corroded

nearside front tyre has a screw in it

steel brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2011 130,018 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 130,018 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre puncturerd

Fail 30 Apr 2010 114,206 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

O/S FRONT FOG LIGHT GLASS MISSING/DAMAGED

O/S FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP

ODD TYRES TREAD PATTERNS FRONT & REAR

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 114,206 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

O/S FRONT FOG LIGHT GLASS MISSING/DAMAGED

O/S FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP

ODD TYRES TREAD PATTERNS FRONT & REAR

Pass 3 Apr 2009 34,019 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 96,420 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 87,192 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 84,889 miles

Offside front fog lamp lens is smashed.

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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N982 TRD is a 1995 Audi 80 in Grey with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N982 TRD, 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 N982 TRD registered?

N982 TRD is a 1995 Audi 80, first registered on 10 August 1995.

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