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S804 LCF

1998 Audi 80

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

116,965 mi
Last recorded116,965 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Audi 8094,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS804 LCF
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 116,965 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front cv boots weaping

Pass 13 Jun 2023 112,213 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stone chip in windscreen.

Exhaust system corroded.

Long footbrake pedal travel.

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 104,626 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 102,246 miles

play in both front suspension top mounts

rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 May 2019 99,109 miles

offside lower ball joint boot perished

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 11 May 2018 96,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2017 96,250 miles

Both rear sub frame bushes deteriorated

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 95,087 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroding slightly

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight play front bottom arm rear bushes

Strong advise - Rear tyres perished and worn edges

Fail 21 Apr 2017 95,087 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Centre and rear exhaust corroding slightly

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight play front bottom arm rear bushes

Strong advise - Rear tyres perished and worn edges

Pass 15 Sep 2016 94,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and starting to crack in tread blocks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and starting to crack in tread blocks (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 94,487 miles

n/s/ r lense damaged.

oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2015 94,486 miles

Centre Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/ r lense damaged.

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 93,242 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner tread

oil leak from engine

Fail 23 Apr 2014 93,242 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre wearing inner tread

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Apr 2013 91,163 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 91,163 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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 21 Apr 2012 86,441 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 85,776 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre tread low on the outter edge

Fail 20 Jun 2011 85,776 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre tread low on the outter edge

Pass 19 Jul 2010 848,810 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 73,093 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 61,929 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 52,420 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 45,046 miles

rear brake pads on limit

Fail 9 Oct 2006 45,042 miles

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

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

slight damage to o/s/r tyre inner sidewall and n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

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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S804 LCF is a 1998 Audi 80 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S804 LCF, 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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S804 LCF is a 1998 Audi 80, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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