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P314 DEP

1997 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 2590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,379 mi
Last recorded72,379 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi 8093,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP314 DEP
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 72,379 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 71,273 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 70,435 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 69,981 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 69,749 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2020 68,440 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 61,865 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 61,863 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop/tail fault (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 79,637 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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P314 DEP is a 1997 Audi 80 in Blue with a 2,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P314 DEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P314 DEP?

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What year was P314 DEP registered?

P314 DEP is a 1997 Audi 80, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P314 DEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P314 DEP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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