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T573 BBY

1999 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

132,281 mi
Last recorded132,281 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi 8083,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT573 BBY
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 132,281 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 132,277 miles

Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 126,760 miles

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

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 126,760 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 120,427 miles

Nearside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 120,427 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 110,353 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 110,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 105,071 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 100,002 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 100,002 miles

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

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT FLEXI BRAKE PIPES VERY SLIGHT CRACKS

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 94,121 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 88,325 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 88,312 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2006 82,318 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 82,318 miles

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

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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T573 BBY is a 1999 Audi 80 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 T573 BBY, 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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T573 BBY is a 1999 Audi 80, first registered on 18 May 1999.

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