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R52 NDD

1997 Audi 80

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,467 mi
Last recorded124,467 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi 8093,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 NDD
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 124,467 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 118,736 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)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 May 2017 111,998 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 109,695 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 100,987 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 83,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 83,047 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 82,716 miles

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

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

n/s/f seatbelt sluggish to return

n/s/r tyre age perished

Fail 22 Feb 2011 82,715 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f seatbelt sluggish to return

n/s/r tyre age perished

Pass 23 Feb 2010 82,160 miles

n/s/r and both front wheels inner bead rims distorted

Pass 7 Feb 2009 81,562 miles

2 segments of high level brake light not working.

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight corrosion both front disc inner faces.

n/s/f seat belt sluggish to return.

Fail 4 Feb 2009 81,560 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

2 segments of high level brake light not working.

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight corrosion both front disc inner faces.

n/s/f seat belt sluggish to return.

Pass 14 Feb 2008 80,967 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2008 80,967 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2007 80,304 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 75,819 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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R52 NDD is a 1997 Audi 80 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R52 NDD, 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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R52 NDD is a 1997 Audi 80, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is R52 NDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R52 NDD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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