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S527 SFH

1998 Audi 80

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

124,626 mi
Last recorded124,626 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi 8094,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS527 SFH
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 124,626 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 123,205 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 123,181 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 120,405 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 118,763 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal ends both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slight in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 118,614 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2021 118,311 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 118,255 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 117,898 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 117,518 miles

Nearside Front Upper roll bar link dust cover deteriorating,keeping dirt out

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded,no leaks (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall slight damage,no cords visible

Pass 24 Jul 2018 115,504 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive evidence of previous coolant leak,however not dripping during test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall has damage,no cords visible

Rear silencer slight deterioration,not blowing at time of test

Pass 19 Jul 2017 112,865 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall slight damage,no cords visible

Pass 18 Jul 2016 109,471 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front suspension bump stop deteriorating

O/S/F tyre perishing/cracking

O/S/R tyre outer wall damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 109,446 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front suspension bump stop deteriorating

O/S/F tyre perishing/cracking

O/S/R tyre outer wall damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 108,957 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear silencer outer skin coroded

Fail 29 Jul 2015 108,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear silencer outer skin coroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 108,862 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 108,076 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2013 108,076 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2012 106,661 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 106,625 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 105,886 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 105,886 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 May 2008 104,825 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 104,800 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 104,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 103,635 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 103,601 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S527 SFH is a 1998 Audi 80 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 S527 SFH, 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 S527 SFH registered?

S527 SFH is a 1998 Audi 80, first registered on 11 December 1998.

Is S527 SFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S527 SFH shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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