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R268 SCF

1998 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,930 mi
Last recorded104,930 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Audi 8094,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 SCF
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 104,930 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Mar 2023 104,864 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Mar 2022 102,360 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 102,355 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.4d)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slight play.

Pass 17 May 2016 101,384 miles

Both front discs corroding.

Offside Front c v boot perishing/splitting.

Pass 14 May 2015 94,793 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 90,661 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 87,512 miles

Both front flexi hoses perishing.

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)

o/s/f top shock mount has play.

play in rear hubs.

rear discs slightly scored.

Fail 7 Jun 2013 87,512 miles

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

Both front flexi hoses perishing.

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)

o/s/f top shock mount has play.

play in rear hubs.

rear discs slightly scored.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 84,617 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/f lower suspension bushes worn

Pass 8 Jun 2011 81,253 miles

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 81,238 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 75,639 miles

advise n/s/f raer arm bush

advise two thirds of rear center stop light working

Pass 5 Jun 2009 66,828 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 57,038 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 46,736 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 39,267 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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R268 SCF is a 1998 Audi 80 in Blue with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R268 SCF, 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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R268 SCF is a 1998 Audi 80, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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