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SSS 55H

1997 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

105,215 mi
Last recorded105,215 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi 8093,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSS 55H
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2026 105,215 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Exhaust CO levels very high (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust insecure with multiple damaged and missing exhaust hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Seat belt not returning (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Seat belt not returning (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and undertrays

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track rod inner/ outer has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre date stamp 2015

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

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

No coolant

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track rod inner/ outer has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre date stamp 2015

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear 3rd brake light out

Rear Rear brake effort poor only just met requirements, requires adjustment

Pass 17 Oct 2024 104,743 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

engine cover and under tray

Fail 16 Oct 2024 104,743 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

engine cover and under tray

Pass 20 Mar 2023 104,694 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Aug 2021 104,626 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear fuel lines are heavily corroded - attention recommended ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened rear panhard rod offside end (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 104,624 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear fuel lines are heavily corroded - attention recommended ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened rear panhard rod offside end (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 104,401 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear fuel pipes are heavily corroded but not leaking. On limit

Some play at front suspension top mounts when wheels are suspended.

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Rear panhard rod is corroded at its offside end (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 104,398 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear fuel pipes are heavily corroded but not leaking. On limit

Some play at front suspension top mounts when wheels are suspended.

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Rear panhard rod is corroded at its offside end (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 104,125 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering reservoir area is damp. Fluid has been running onto nearside front suspension arm.

Rear fuel pipe is heavily corroded but not leaking

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 104,122 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering reservoir area is damp. Fluid has been running onto nearside front suspension arm.

Rear fuel pipe is heavily corroded but not leaking

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 103,619 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 13 Jul 2018 103,595 miles

Central Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 21 Jul 2017 103,385 miles

Driver's seat belt is slow to retract

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake is binding slightly.

Offside rear tyre inner wall is lightly cracked/split.

Rear brake hoses' ferrules are corroded but not to excess.

Rear fuel pipe is heavily corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2017 103,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fuel pipe is heavily corroded

Driver's seat belt is slow to retract

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake is binding slightly.

Offside rear tyre inner wall is lightly cracked/split.

Rear brake hoses' ferrules are corroded but not to excess.

Pass 28 Jul 2016 102,815 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward - on limit (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmrost (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake is binding - on limit.

Rear fuel pipe from tank is heavily corroded.

Fail 25 Jul 2016 102,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward - on limit (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmrost (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake is binding - on limit.

Rear fuel pipe from tank is heavily corroded.

Pass 30 Jun 2015 101,820 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 101,863 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 101,863 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 100,005 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs heavily pitted and rusting renewal recomended

coolant level low

corrosion started on exhaust

high level stop light has led's inop but still 50 % illuminating

Fail 27 Jun 2011 100,005 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs heavily pitted and rusting renewal recomended

coolant level low

corrosion started on exhaust

high level stop light has led's inop but still 50 % illuminating

Pass 3 Jul 2010 91,098 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all discs very worn and pitted

corrosion started on exhaust

Fail 2 Jul 2010 91,097 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all discs very worn and pitted

corrosion started on exhaust

Pass 15 Jun 2009 83,226 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 75,336 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)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front no plate cracked

rear box outer casing corroded

Fail 7 May 2008 75,336 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front no plate cracked

rear box outer casing corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2006 64,743 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 64,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SSS 55H is a 1997 Audi 80 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 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 SSS 55H, 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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SSS 55H is a 1997 Audi 80, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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