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SMW 826

1997 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,096 mi
Last recorded146,096 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi 8093,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMW 826
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 146,096 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 146,095 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 143,737 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mountain bush slightly play

Pass 29 Jun 2017 142,614 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 142,025 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 141,492 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 134,513 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 126,410 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 122,625 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 119,608 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 115,064 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 107,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 107,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 106,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 92,009 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 92,009 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 81,053 miles

Near side top leg mountain slight movement (Couldn't be checked before due to excess lower wishbone arm)

Fail 31 Jan 2006 81,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Front brake pads very low

N/s rear tyre has cuts in the wall of tyre

Rear brakle pads very low

front number plate lamp slightly insecure

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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SMW 826 is a 1997 Audi 80 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1997 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 93,792 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 SMW 826, 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 29 years old, this Audi 80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SMW 826 registered?

SMW 826 is a 1997 Audi 80, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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