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S897 DNJ

1999 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

65,786 mi
Last recorded65,786 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi 8083,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS897 DNJ
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 65,786 miles

Exhaust Corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 65,361 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 63,037 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 62,225 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 62,206 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 61,182 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 61,032 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front, inner face of discs are corroded (recommend replace) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front suspension top has slight play (vehicle jacked up)

Pass 19 Apr 2019 60,709 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs are corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 59,956 miles

both front brake discs are corroded on inner friction surfaces

Pass 14 Apr 2017 89,635 miles

both front brake discs are heavily corroded on inner friction surfaces

Pass 7 Apr 2016 59,275 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside front outer (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear tyre edge of tread 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside front inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 58,273 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 17 Mar 2014 57,651 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 57,083 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 55,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 54,977 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2011 54,977 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2010 54,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 54,516 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 53,504 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 52,274 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 47,723 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 45,789 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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S897 DNJ is a 1999 Audi 80 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1999 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 83,180 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 S897 DNJ, 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 27 years old, this Audi 80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S897 DNJ registered?

S897 DNJ is a 1999 Audi 80, first registered on 9 January 1999.

Is S897 DNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S897 DNJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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