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R456 UCW

1998 Audi 80

Red Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

149,508 mi
Last recorded149,508 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi 8094,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 UCW
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 149,508 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust poor condition

hand brake effort only just met 16%

rear brake disc heavily corroded

windscreen cracked but not in direct view

Fail 7 Jun 2017 149,508 miles

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust poor condition

hand brake effort only just met 16%

rear brake disc heavily corroded

windscreen cracked but not in direct view

Pass 23 May 2016 144,253 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 134,896 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 May 2015 134,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 May 2014 122,653 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 122,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 111,194 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 111,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 22 May 2012 102,655 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 102,655 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 May 2011 95,892 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 95,892 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

battery dead

both front indicator lens smashed

brake warning system beeps and flashes when apply brakes, abs may be faulty.

front brake discs very rusty and worn

rear brake discs very corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2010 91,616 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 91,615 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 84,137 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 77,885 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 77,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f indicator lens broken

o/s/f mirror damage

slight play in o/s/f top strut mount

Pass 25 Oct 2006 69,251 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f indicator lense broken

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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R456 UCW is a 1998 Audi 80 in Red with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R456 UCW, 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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R456 UCW is a 1998 Audi 80, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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