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S550 SLD

1998 Audi 80

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,474 mi
Last recorded93,474 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi 8094,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS550 SLD
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 93,474 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 92,944 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 92,916 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 91,647 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 88,304 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 13 May 2008 82,574 miles

braking system warning light on dash

Fail 12 May 2008 82,574 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 May 2007 80,239 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 75,250 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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S550 SLD is a 1998 Audi 80 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 S550 SLD, 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 S550 SLD registered?

S550 SLD is a 1998 Audi 80, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S550 SLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S550 SLD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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