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R876 DBW

1998 Audi 80

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

96,597 mi
Last recorded96,597 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Audi 8094,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR876 DBW
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 96,597 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 95,899 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 94,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 92,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 90,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 15 May 2019 90,937 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 89,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge & cut in tread, not quite deep enough to reach cords

Fail 11 May 2018 89,909 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge & cut in tread, not quite deep enough to reach cords

Pass 9 May 2017 89,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2017 89,298 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2016 88,333 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 88,332 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 87,728 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 8 May 2015 87,728 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 87,253 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 86,197 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion on exhaust

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 May 2013 86,184 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion on exhaust

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 May 2012 85,230 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 84,240 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 82,734 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 82,734 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 81,497 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 79,336 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 78,723 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 77,452 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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R876 DBW is a 1998 Audi 80 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R876 DBW, 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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R876 DBW is a 1998 Audi 80, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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