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VUT 361X

1982 Audi 80

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

68,248 mi
Last recorded68,248 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 1982 Audi 8079,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUT 361X
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 68,248 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 67,738 miles

Drivers seat has some movement in the seat rails.

Surface corrosion to the underside

The suspension has been modified

o/s outer sill corroded and weak, holed outside the prescribed area

Fail 15 Oct 2020 67,738 miles

Drivers seat has some movement in the seat rails.

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion to the underside

The suspension has been modified

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

o/s outer sill corroded and weak, holed outside the prescribed area

Pass 21 May 2019 67,352 miles

Areas of corrosion on the underside

Suspension has been modified.

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2018 66,317 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 66,296 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 65,813 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 65,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear service (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated/leaking but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 24 May 2016 65,447 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2016 65,446 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 61,076 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 59,270 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 58,412 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 May 2013 58,412 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 57,865 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 55,928 miles

Advise Heavy cracking to both rear tyres but are not showing the ply-chords.

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Outer sills are corroded but are not within 12 Inches of a pescribed area.

Advise slight damage to front number plate.

Fail 10 May 2011 55,925 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Advise Heavy cracking to both rear tyres but are not showing the ply-chords.

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Outer sills are corroded but are not within 12 Inches of a pescribed area.

Advise slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 12 May 2010 51,543 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

front number plate damaged

Fail 11 May 2010 51,500 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2009 47,653 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

play in top suspension strut mounts (both front) exhaust split & joint leaking

Pass 17 Apr 2009 47,653 miles

play in top suspension strut mounts (both front) exhaust split & joint leaking

Pass 18 Apr 2008 47,196 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 46,968 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 46,968 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

surface corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills (not prescribed areas)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 46,739 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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VUT 361X is a 1982 Audi 80 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VUT 361X, 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 VUT 361X registered?

VUT 361X is a 1982 Audi 80, first registered on 15 April 1982.

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