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R885 PAS

1997 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

106,572 mi
Last recorded106,572 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi 8093,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 PAS
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2016 106,572 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear subframe bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure seat base to floor (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre persished on outer sidewall

Pass 15 Aug 2014 105,344 miles

exhaust system corroded + poor condition

offside front cv boot pin holed

offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 1 Aug 2014 105,338 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust system corroded + poor condition

offside front cv boot pin holed

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 5 Sep 2013 103,538 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 21 Aug 2013 103,537 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 27 Jan 2012 100,640 miles

ALL OF EXHAUST SYSTEM GETTING POOR.

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/F OUTER CV BOOT PIN HOLED

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 100,640 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

ALL OF EXHAUST SYSTEM GETTING POOR.

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/F OUTER CV BOOT PIN HOLED

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 95,545 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 95,545 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 88,200 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 82,489 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 82,489 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 77,025 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 77,025 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 71,089 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 64,695 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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R885 PAS is a 1997 Audi 80 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R885 PAS, 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 R885 PAS registered?

R885 PAS is a 1997 Audi 80, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is R885 PAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R885 PAS shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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