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R549 DKP

1998 Audi 80

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,066 mi
Last recorded72,066 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi 8094,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 DKP
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 72,066 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2024 71,496 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust sections outer skins corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 May 2024 71,496 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust sections outer skins corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 71,192 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 70,827 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 70,638 miles

drive belt is perished & cracked

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 May 2020 70,638 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

drive belt is perished & cracked

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2019 70,469 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 70,469 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 70,110 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 68,738 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2016 68,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 67,053 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)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 66,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front disc in poor condition inner edge

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split

slght play to n/s/f lower link arm ball pin

Pass 3 Nov 2014 66,029 miles

front disc in poor condition inner edge

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split

slght play to n/s/f lower link arm ball pin

Pass 27 May 2014 65,358 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 65,358 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 63,261 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 61,832 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 57,212 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 55,063 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 51,790 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 48,562 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 43,651 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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R549 DKP is a 1998 Audi 80 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R549 DKP, 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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What year was R549 DKP registered?

R549 DKP is a 1998 Audi 80, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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