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S51 LNK

1998 Audi 80

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,353 mi
Last recorded110,353 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi 8094,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS51 LNK
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 110,353 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 110,344 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 107,525 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

oil leak around sump and gearbox

Fail 26 Oct 2015 107,525 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

oil leak around sump and gearbox

Pass 12 Dec 2014 163,662 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 102,536 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 102,536 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 102,175 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs rusted on inner braking surface

nearside and offside rear brake discs rusted inner braking surface

Pass 26 Aug 2008 101,862 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 99,926 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Aug 2007 99,926 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Aug 2006 98,525 miles

both front strut top slight play

front discs poor on inner edge

slight play n/s/f track rod end

Fail 14 Aug 2006 98,525 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front brake disc's poor on inner edge

n/s/f lower ball joint slight play

o/s/f inner cv boot split

o/s/f,n/s/f strut tops slight play

Pass 15 Aug 2005 96,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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S51 LNK is a 1998 Audi 80 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 S51 LNK, 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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S51 LNK is a 1998 Audi 80, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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