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R340 NBL

1997 Audi 80

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

301,428 mi
Last recorded301,428 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi 8093,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 NBL
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 301,428 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 299,761 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 298,239 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 296,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 294,850 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 293,800 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 293,800 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 291,885 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 282,620 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fuel filter housing insecure

Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat not sliding but folds forward for passenger to sit in rear

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 17 Oct 2018 282,618 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fuel filter housing insecure

Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat not sliding but folds forward for passenger to sit in rear

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Oct 2017 273,288 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 273,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 261,649 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 253,538 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 253,536 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 246,479 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 237,087 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 230,604 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 220,983 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 217,219 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 213,639 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 213,639 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 199,629 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 175,609 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 153,085 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 130,114 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)

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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R340 NBL is a 1997 Audi 80 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R340 NBL, 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 R340 NBL registered?

R340 NBL is a 1997 Audi 80, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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