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T229 JKP

1999 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

157,990 mi
Last recorded157,990 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi 8083,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT229 JKP
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 157,990 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 157,052 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 155,363 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 153,080 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 151,011 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 148,190 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 146,811 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 146,809 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 146,418 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 145,838 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 144,681 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 144,680 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 143,271 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 143,271 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 141,574 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 140,098 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 138,391 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 138,375 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 May 2009 125,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to nearside of front bumper

Fail 29 Apr 2008 110,798 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 110,798 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 May 2007 99,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2007 99,054 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 90,744 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 90,711 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)

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

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

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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T229 JKP is a 1999 Audi 80 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 T229 JKP, 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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T229 JKP is a 1999 Audi 80, first registered on 19 July 1999.

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