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R240 VWO

1998 Audi 80

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,272 mi
Last recorded94,272 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi 8094,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 VWO
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 94,272 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2025 94,230 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 86,169 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 84,374 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 91,559 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 130,479 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017

Both rear tyres perished

Surface corrosion steering and suspension components

Pass 28 Jul 2016 130,100 miles

AL BRAKE DISCS ARE BADLY CORRODED

BOOTLID WONT OPEN

GENERAL CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

REAR TYRES ARE SPLITTING

SMALL CHIPS IN THE FRONT WINDSCREEN

Fail 20 Jul 2016 130,094 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

AL BRAKE DISCS ARE BADLY CORRODED

BOOTLID WONT OPEN

GENERAL CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

REAR TYRES ARE SPLITTING

SMALL CHIPS IN THE FRONT WINDSCREEN

Pass 29 Nov 2007 85,320 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 85,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 73,881 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 73,881 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

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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R240 VWO is a 1998 Audi 80 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R240 VWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R240 VWO?

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What year was R240 VWO registered?

R240 VWO is a 1998 Audi 80, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R240 VWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R240 VWO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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