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P460 DUD

1997 Audi 80

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,417 mi
Last recorded57,417 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi 8093,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP460 DUD
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 57,417 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perishing. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 57,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perishing. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 56,695 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 56,671 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jul 2023 56,657 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2019 52,674 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 51,588 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 51,588 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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P460 DUD is a 1997 Audi 80 in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P460 DUD, 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

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What year was P460 DUD registered?

P460 DUD is a 1997 Audi 80, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P460 DUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P460 DUD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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