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VUD 255X

1982 Audi 80

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,879 mi
Last recorded106,879 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1982 Audi 8079,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUD 255X
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 106,879 miles

both front chassis corroding

both sides inner & outer sills corroding

offside front wing corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 101,857 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 96,126 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 96,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 90,716 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 90,622 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 82,927 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 82,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 76,165 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 74,774 miles

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

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

both rear outer sills weak and very rusty

Pass 11 Dec 2006 74,774 miles

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

both rear outer sills weak and very rusty

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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VUD 255X is a 1982 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VUD 255X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VUD 255X?

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What year was VUD 255X registered?

VUD 255X is a 1982 Audi 80, first registered on 1 March 1982.

Is VUD 255X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUD 255X shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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