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VGM 583Y

1983 Audi 80

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,916 mi
Last recorded93,916 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1983 Audi 80114,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGM 583Y
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 93,916 miles

Oil leak

nearside front section of chassis leg starting to corrode

Fail 28 Apr 2011 93,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

nearside front section of chassis leg starting to corrode

Pass 29 Apr 2010 93,916 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 93,916 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2009 93,916 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 93,912 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 93,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 92,037 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 92,037 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 88,897 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 88,897 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

o/s front wing small section corroded

o/s rear wheel rim damaged

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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VGM 583Y is a 1983 Audi 80 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 114,640 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 VGM 583Y, 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 43 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VGM 583Y registered?

VGM 583Y is a 1983 Audi 80, first registered on 25 May 1983.

Is VGM 583Y safe to buy?

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