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R494 OGF

1998 Audi 80

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,488 mi
Last recorded85,488 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi 8094,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR494 OGF
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 85,488 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Fail 20 May 2016 85,128 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2015 83,030 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front brake flexi hoses deteriorating

Fail 2 Jun 2015 83,029 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front brake flexi hoses deteriorating

Pass 29 May 2014 80,466 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

roof light warning flashing

Pass 10 Jun 2013 79,065 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 79,064 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2012 76,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 72,705 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pedel hard when first start up

n/s r tyre slight cracks appearing side wall

Pass 3 Jun 2010 70,477 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 70,376 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 65,200 miles

no secondry bonnet catch

Pass 23 Jul 2008 64,510 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 62,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 57,001 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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R494 OGF is a 1998 Audi 80 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R494 OGF, 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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R494 OGF is a 1998 Audi 80, first registered on 20 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R494 OGF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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