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P121 PSB

1997 Audi 80

Green Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

138,778 mi
Last recorded138,778 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi 8093,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 PSB
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 138,778 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 135,424 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 3 Jun 2025 135,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 11 Jun 2024 132,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 129,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2023 129,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 127,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 123,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 121,714 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 121,713 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 116,829 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2018 112,347 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wiper blade slightly torn

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2017 105,087 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 105,087 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 96,647 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 91,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 85,385 miles

Brake pads not visible due to design of wheels

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2013 79,178 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 77,939 miles

both front tyres wearing to inside edges

Fail 2 May 2012 77,920 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing to inside edges

Pass 21 Apr 2011 68,577 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 68,532 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 63,344 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 63,342 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 59,409 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 May 2008 55,187 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 50,636 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 46,316 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 46,309 miles

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

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

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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P121 PSB is a 1997 Audi 80 in Green with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1997 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 93,792 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 P121 PSB, 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 29 years old, this Audi 80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P121 PSB is a 1997 Audi 80, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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