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R97 JPE

1997 Audi 80

Red Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

124,809 mi
Last recorded124,809 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Audi 8093,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 JPE
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 124,809 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 122,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 120,821 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 120,261 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 117,384 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 117,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 114,400 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 113,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2014 91,442 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 75,956 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 67,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 4 May 2011 62,196 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear discs slightly lipped

osf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 Aug 2009 59,070 miles

both front indicator lence craked and o/s/f outer boot leaking

Pass 5 Sep 2008 54,539 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 38,694 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 43,940 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 39,956 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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R97 JPE is a 1997 Audi 80 in Red with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 R97 JPE, 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 R97 JPE registered?

R97 JPE is a 1997 Audi 80, first registered on 25 October 1997.

Is R97 JPE safe to buy?

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