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S790 TNF

1998 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,926 mi
Last recorded101,926 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi 8094,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS790 TNF
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 101,926 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 101,926 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 101,928 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 101,926 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 101,926 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 101,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 101,926 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 101,928 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Jun 2018 101,926 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 101,926 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 101,926 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 101,926 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 101,926 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 106,766 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

all tyres perrished

Fail 10 Jun 2015 100,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all tyres perrished

Pass 7 May 2014 99,628 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 1 May 2014 99,618 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 15 Mar 2013 98,055 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 94,548 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 90,888 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 84,903 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 77,128 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 71,062 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 71,055 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 71,035 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 64,088 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 64,088 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 56,541 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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S790 TNF is a 1998 Audi 80 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S790 TNF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S790 TNF registered?

S790 TNF is a 1998 Audi 80, first registered on 2 November 1998.

Is S790 TNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S790 TNF shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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