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S942 DEH

1998 Audi 80

Red Gas bi-fuel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

148,421 mi
Last recorded148,421 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi 8094,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS942 DEH
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 148,421 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 148,274 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 147,669 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 145,294 miles

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

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

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

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 1 Mar 2022 135,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 134,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 133,685 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 133,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 133,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlight has condensation

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 131,143 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 130,763 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 129,616 miles

Offside Rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2015 129,614 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp switch faulty does not turn on lights,no main beam either (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2014 128,320 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 125,825 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 125,825 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 118,694 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 109,911 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 100,831 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 91,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

excess grease on rear pads may contaminate linings

front seat belts have been caught in front seat mechs as covers missing. will result in damage to seat belts

Fail 28 Jul 2009 91,602 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

excess grease on rear pads may contaminate linings

front seat belts have been caught in front seat mechs as covers missing. will result in damage to seat belts

Fail 18 Jun 2009 89,384 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 81,399 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 70,445 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 62,713 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 52,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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S942 DEH is a 1998 Audi 80 in Red with a 2,771cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 S942 DEH, 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 S942 DEH registered?

S942 DEH is a 1998 Audi 80, first registered on 2 September 1998.

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