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P813 UBW

1997 Audi 80

White Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

158,002 mi
Last recorded158,002 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi 8093,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP813 UBW
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 158,002 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 156,677 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 156,157 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 155,371 miles

rear silencer poor condition

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 26 Nov 2020 154,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 154,819 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 154,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear brake back plates corroded

rear silencer poor condition

Fail 18 Jun 2019 154,097 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear brake back plates corroded

rear silencer poor condition

Pass 1 May 2018 152,200 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

off side and near side rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 1 May 2018 152,200 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported section of (7.1.1)

off side and near side rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 151,380 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All flexible hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2017 151,378 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All flexible hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake warning light on

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2016 150,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit mot standard only on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner edge (3.5.1i)

off side and near side rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 148,157 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 6 May 2015 148,157 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 147,399 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 147,389 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 145,582 miles

fuel pipes rusty

rear exhaust rusty

under body corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2013 145,582 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

rear silencer in poor condition

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2013 145,424 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

brake warning light in dash on

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

power steering noisey

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

some bulbs inoperative in centre brake light

Pass 2 Mar 2012 143,475 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust system rusty

front discs rusty and worn

fuel pipes rusty

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jan 2011 136,582 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust rusty

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2010 134,205 miles

Oil leak

fuel pipes rusty

general underbody corrosion

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 15 Apr 2009 131,896 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 131,885 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

rear box rusty and poor

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Apr 2008 125,891 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear pads low

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Mar 2007 115,807 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 115,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

brake warning light on

n/s/f indicator faded

rear exhaust box rusty and poor

rear pads wearing low

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 9 Mar 2006 104,175 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 104,167 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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P813 UBW is a 1997 Audi 80 in White with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 P813 UBW, 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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P813 UBW is a 1997 Audi 80, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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