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T490 CFM

1999 Audi 80

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

84,385 mi
Last recorded84,385 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi 8083,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT490 CFM
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 84,385 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2026 84,383 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 83,790 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 83,352 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 83,352 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 82,946 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 82,946 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 82,143 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 80,682 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 79,232 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 78,520 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 77,110 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 77,107 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 76,123 miles

offside rear tyre cracking up

Fail 24 Jun 2017 76,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45r17 94w (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre cracking up

Pass 11 Jun 2016
Pass 19 Mar 2015 73,910 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 73,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 72,548 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 71,644 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 71,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 70,403 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 67,425 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 59,563 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 55,804 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 51,834 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 51,853 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear pads very low

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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T490 CFM is a 1999 Audi 80 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 T490 CFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T490 CFM registered?

T490 CFM is a 1999 Audi 80, first registered on 9 June 1999.

Is T490 CFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T490 CFM shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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