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R189 SND

1997 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

65,421 mi
Last recorded65,421 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi 8093,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 SND
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 65,421 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 64,848 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 63,947 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 63,359 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 62,676 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 61,847 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 59,850 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 59,006 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 58,764 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 58,674 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 58,511 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 57,863 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 57,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 57,206 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 57,206 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 56,278 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 56,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 54,054 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2008 52,440 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 52,318 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 52,318 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight wear in some suspension bushes

Fail 9 Aug 2006 51,698 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 51,698 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 48,798 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 48,798 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R189 SND is a 1997 Audi 80 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R189 SND, 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 R189 SND registered?

R189 SND is a 1997 Audi 80, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R189 SND safe to buy?

The MOT history for R189 SND shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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