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R626 VJO

1997 Audi 80

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,538 mi
Last recorded82,538 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi 8093,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 VJO
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 82,538 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 82,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 75,017 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 75,017 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 734,158 miles

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

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

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

intermitant operation of osr fog lamp

nsr light lens damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2009 71,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front seat belt slow to retract

o/s seat belt slow to retract and dosent go all way back but ok for mot

Fail 15 Jan 2009 71,089 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front seat belt slow to retract

o/s seat belt slow to retract and dosent go all way back but ok for mot

Pass 11 Oct 2007 66,652 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 66,652 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 57,906 miles

3 wheels slightly dented

surface corrosion on brake pipes and unions

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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R626 VJO is a 1997 Audi 80 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R626 VJO, 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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What year was R626 VJO registered?

R626 VJO is a 1997 Audi 80, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R626 VJO safe to buy?

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