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P239 GJO

1997 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,814 mi
Last recorded146,814 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi 8093,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP239 GJO
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 146,814 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 146,814 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 146,518 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 146,215 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 145,179 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 144,267 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 144,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perished/cracking . but cords or ply not visable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perished / cracking . but cords or ply not showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 144,209 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 143,714 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 142,987 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 141,373 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both wiper blades split at ends

Pass 13 Sep 2012 139,002 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes corroded at rear

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2012 139,002 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes corroded at rear

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2012 138,982 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 137,935 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy and slight play

stonechip in screen

Fail 11 May 2011 137,933 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chip in the windscreen

Pass 4 Jan 2010 127,544 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front top mounts have play

offside front tyre is on wear bars

Fail 4 Jan 2010 127,544 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f top mounts have play

o/s/f tyre is on the wear bars

Pass 7 Jan 2009 120,753 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 120,688 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre is cracking & deep cuts

o/s/f brake hose is cracking

Pass 3 Jan 2008 112,576 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 112,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 103,180 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 103,180 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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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P239 GJO is a 1997 Audi 80 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P239 GJO, 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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What year was P239 GJO registered?

P239 GJO is a 1997 Audi 80, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P239 GJO safe to buy?

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