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P659 RYU

1997 Audi 80

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,937 mi
Last recorded104,937 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi 8093,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP659 RYU
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 104,937 miles

engine oil leak

fuel pipes front to rear corroding

off side front cv boot perishing

Pass 5 Feb 2010 100,946 miles

front exhaust downpipe mounting badly corroded

front lower arm bushes starting to perish

off side rear tyre 4mm approx

slight power steering leak

very slight play in the off side front anti roll bar link

Pass 11 Feb 2009 96,267 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Aug 2007 90,892 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 86,461 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2006 86,461 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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P659 RYU is a 1997 Audi 80 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P659 RYU, 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 P659 RYU registered?

P659 RYU is a 1997 Audi 80, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P659 RYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P659 RYU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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