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P653 AFH

1997 Audi 80

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,617 mi
Last recorded110,617 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi 8093,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP653 AFH
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 110,617 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 109,804 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 109,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 107,973 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 106,255 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Slight play in nearside front strut top

Pass 28 Sep 2021 105,916 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 105,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 May 2019 105,196 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 104,553 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 May 2018 104,553 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 101,407 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 101,258 miles

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

Advise both front tyres scrubbed on outer edges borderline

Advise colour of front indicators

Advise fuel pipe corrosion

Advise underbody corrosion started in places

Pass 19 Jun 2008 94,610 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 91,424 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 88,969 miles

Nearside 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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P653 AFH is a 1997 Audi 80 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P653 AFH, 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 P653 AFH registered?

P653 AFH is a 1997 Audi 80, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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