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R581 RER

1998 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,607 mi
Last recorded83,607 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Audi 8094,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 RER
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 83,607 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 83,607 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 76,538 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 76,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 74,232 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 74,232 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 72,601 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 71,946 miles

Both front & nearside rear tyres are very perished.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 71,381 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 71,381 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 69,738 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 69,327 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 68,687 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 67,734 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 67,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,684 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 65,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 63,036 miles

both front brake discs corroded slightly on inner surfaces

drivers seat belt slow to retract

front wipers streaking slightly

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre cracking to side walls

nearside rear tyre wornclose to legal limit

offside front outter cv boot twisted slightly

stone chip to wind screen nearside

Fail 9 Mar 2009 60,932 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 60,932 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 58,818 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 13 Mar 2007 55,923 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 53,261 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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R581 RER is a 1998 Audi 80 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R581 RER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R581 RER registered?

R581 RER is a 1998 Audi 80, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R581 RER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R581 RER shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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