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S890 EGK

1998 Audi 80

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

127,847 mi
Last recorded127,847 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Audi 8094,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS890 EGK
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 127,847 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from tank/pump ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 127,847 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from tank/pump ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 125,530 miles

exhaust system rusty

Fail 18 Sep 2015 125,501 miles

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

exhaust system rusty

Fail 11 Jun 2014 121,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 121,380 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 109,620 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 109,591 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 103,551 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 103,548 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 93,719 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2010 93,716 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2009 82,859 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 82,854 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 72,120 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 60,891 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 54,811 miles

ADVANCED WEAR IN BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS AND PADS LOW

WEAR IN LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES NEAR SIDE

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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S890 EGK is a 1998 Audi 80 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S890 EGK, 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 S890 EGK registered?

S890 EGK is a 1998 Audi 80, first registered on 23 December 1998.

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