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R969 ULN

1998 Audi 80

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,528 mi
Last recorded135,528 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Audi 8094,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 ULN
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 135,528 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 135,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 119,526 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 113,311 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 112,066 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 110,557 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 108,771 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 106,906 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 May 2013 106,150 miles

all road discs showing signs of rust

front brake hoses slighly deteriateing peppered

fuel pipes corrosive

gearbox engine bay misting in oil

n/s door stiff in operation

red surface rust underside generally attacking components generally

Pass 1 Jun 2012 104,821 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Drivers seat tilt not working

Exhaust system very rusty and several joints welded together.

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

Offside and nearside front suspension bump stops broken

Slight play in offside front suspension strut top mount when unloaded, okay loaded.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 31 May 2012 104,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Drivers seat tilt not working

Exhaust system very rusty and several joints welded together.

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

Offside and nearside front suspension bump stops broken

Slight play in offside front suspension strut top mount when unloaded, okay loaded.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 96,674 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 96,674 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2010 90,348 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 84,022 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 84,022 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 79,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 73,890 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 73,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 64,833 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

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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R969 ULN is a 1998 Audi 80 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R969 ULN, 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 R969 ULN registered?

R969 ULN is a 1998 Audi 80, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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