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VTV 21Y

1982 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

187,369 mi
Last recorded187,369 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1982 Audi 8079,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTV 21Y
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 187,369 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 187,369 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 187,369 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 187,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake back plate loose

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

Rear boot floor undersealed and weak

Fail 6 May 2020 187,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake back plate loose

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

Rear boot floor undersealed and weak

Pass 9 Apr 2019 187,357 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 187,345 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 187,323 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 187,323 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 187,315 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 187,315 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)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 187,315 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 187,315 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 187,315 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 187,227 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 187,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 187,185 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 187,118 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 187,112 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 18,535 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 18,530 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 181,197 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 177,307 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 177,216 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2006 173,506 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 173,462 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

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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VTV 21Y is a 1982 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1982 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 79,138 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 VTV 21Y, 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 44 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VTV 21Y registered?

VTV 21Y is a 1982 Audi 80, first registered on 1 September 1982.

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