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R530 UJM

1997 Audi 80

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,773 mi
Last recorded69,773 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi 8093,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 UJM
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 69,773 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 2 Nov 2018 69,733 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 21 Oct 2017 69,110 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 67,627 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 66,894 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust join corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2015 66,891 miles

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

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust join corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014 66,282 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

battery slightly loose

front exhaust downpipe and kat bolts badly corroded

front wipers juddering

rear screen deffused

Fail 14 Oct 2014 66,282 miles

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

battery slightly loose

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

Offside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

front exhaust downpipe and kat bolts badly corroded

front wipers juddering

rear screen deffused

Pass 28 Oct 2013 63,517 miles

2X Lights inop on high level brake light

Exhaust back box and cat heavily corroded

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel lines has slight surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 62,337 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Corrosion to exhaust system

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 61,799 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 58,449 miles

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

drivers rear tyre starting to crack.

found centre brake light to have a bulb inop.

found slight play in both rear wheel bearing's(not excessive).

fuel lines under vehicle starting to corrode.(not leaking)

slight play found at steering column top mount lower bearing.

Fail 9 Nov 2010 58,449 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

drivers rear tyre starting to crack.

found centre brake light to have a bulb inop.

found slight play in both rear wheel bearing's(not excessive).

fuel lines under vehicle starting to corrode.(not leaking)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 56,288 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 56,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 53,381 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 51,129 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 47,837 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 44,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2005 44,010 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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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R530 UJM is a 1997 Audi 80 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R530 UJM, 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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R530 UJM is a 1997 Audi 80, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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