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P793 MBY

1997 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

91,400 mi
Last recorded91,400 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi 8093,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP793 MBY
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 91,400 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 91,026 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 90,098 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 88,571 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 88,034 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 85,305 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and rear suspension and brakes component slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 84,072 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 82,742 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 82,736 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 81,206 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 18 Aug 2016 79,322 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 15 Aug 2016 79,321 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 7 Aug 2015 77,589 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 76,632 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2013 75,522 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 75,034 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 74,441 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 74,441 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 73,025 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 70,800 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 69,233 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 67,075 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 65,647 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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P793 MBY is a 1997 Audi 80 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P793 MBY, 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 P793 MBY registered?

P793 MBY is a 1997 Audi 80, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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