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R548 LCD

1998 Audi 80

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,434 mi
Last recorded156,434 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Audi 8094,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR548 LCD
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 156,434 miles

both rear tyres cracking deteriorating

engine/gearbox mountings deteriorating

exhaust hangers centre and aft cracked broken

Pass 2 Aug 2022 156,243 miles

rear tyres cracking cracking slightly edges of sidewalls to treads

rubber exhaust hanger in centre broken exhaust still secure

Pass 29 Jul 2021 155,595 miles

fuel pipes at rear dry and starting to corrode weakening

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to crack/deteriorate on outer sidewalls

Fail 27 Jul 2021 155,582 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

centre exhaust rubber hanger broken system still secure

engine cooling fan running constantly

exhaust rubber hanger at rear cracking deteriorating

fuel pipes at rear dry and starting to corrode weakening

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to crack/deteriorate on outer sidewalls

Pass 30 Sep 2016 154,922 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 154,920 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 151,947 miles

o/s/f tyre approching wear markers

Pass 26 Jul 2011 149,512 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 28 Jul 2010 147,781 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 143,839 miles

Both door latches requre attention as they don't allow the doors to close securely unless manually manipulated

Both front seat belts require assistance to fully retract

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 143,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both door latches requre attention as they don't allow the doors to close securely unless manually manipulated

Both front seat belts require assistance to fully retract

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 136,149 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 136,149 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 May 2007 126,765 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 124,134 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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R548 LCD is a 1998 Audi 80 in Green 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 R548 LCD, 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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R548 LCD is a 1998 Audi 80, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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