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V389 EFJ

1999 Audi 80

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,819 mi
Last recorded105,819 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi 8083,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV389 EFJ
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 105,819 miles

Centre And Rear Exhaust corroding

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 105,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush marked in chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush marked in chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

centre and rear exhasut box starting to corrode

Pass 17 Apr 2024 105,709 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 105,708 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking between tank and filter. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 105,301 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 104,859 miles

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

Underside components have corrosion.

Pass 12 Mar 2021 104,313 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 103,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 101,000 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 98,871 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 97,457 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 97,457 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 95,218 miles

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST BOXES DETERIORATED

Pass 10 Feb 2015 92,593 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 87,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 87,683 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 76,843 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 72,024 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 72,024 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 67,961 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 63,561 miles

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

nsf tyre perished

Pass 19 Jan 2009 61,785 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 61,466 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 59,271 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 59,271 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 59,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 59,237 miles

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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V389 EFJ is a 1999 Audi 80 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V389 EFJ, 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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What year was V389 EFJ registered?

V389 EFJ is a 1999 Audi 80, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V389 EFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V389 EFJ shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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