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WJR 985Y

1982 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,035 mi
Last recorded81,035 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1982 Audi 8079,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJR 985Y
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 81,035 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 80,208 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 79,700 miles

Underbody corroded in all prescribed areas

Pass 5 Jul 2022 79,130 miles

Underbody corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 14 Jun 2021 78,745 miles

Under-body corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 19 Jan 2021 78,283 miles

Under-body corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 9 Jul 2019 78,037 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 78,037 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 77,833 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 77,830 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 77,552 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 77,147 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

slight side play in handbrake pivot

Pass 25 Jun 2015 76,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 75,802 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 75,793 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 75,005 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 74,209 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 74,185 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 73,521 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 72,587 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 71,274 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 69,604 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 67,937 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 66,417 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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WJR 985Y is a 1982 Audi 80 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WJR 985Y, 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

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What year was WJR 985Y registered?

WJR 985Y is a 1982 Audi 80, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is WJR 985Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJR 985Y shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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