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R166 TMO

1998 Audi 80

Yellow Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,297 mi
Last recorded76,297 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Audi 8094,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 TMO
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 76,297 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 76,295 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 66,717 miles

front and rear discs corroded

fuel lines corroded but not leaking

Pass 17 Sep 2019 59,494 miles

Exhaust flanges badly corroded.

Front wipers starting to smear glass.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 50,040 miles

All exhaust corroded

All front suspension corroded

All rear suspension corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front shocker corroded

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front shocker corroded

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

Offside Rear shocker corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2017 50,037 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

All exhaust corroded

All front suspension corroded

All rear suspension corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front shocker corroded

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front shocker corroded

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

Offside Rear shocker corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 49,487 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 49,303 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 49,263 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 49,143 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 49,131 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 48,945 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 26 Nov 2010 48,206 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 46,703 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 44,610 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 43,085 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 41,256 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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R166 TMO is a 1998 Audi 80 in Yellow with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1998 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 94,533 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 R166 TMO, 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 28 years old, this Audi 80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R166 TMO is a 1998 Audi 80, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R166 TMO safe to buy?

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