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WJU 423

1990 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,469 mi
Last recorded87,469 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Audi 80128,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJU 423
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 87,469 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 87,468 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 87,156 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 87,155 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 82,941 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 82,084 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 81,975 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 81,975 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 81,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2016 81,727 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 80,930 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 80,930 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 80,453 miles

front numberplate has small area damaged but is still readable

Fail 2 Jul 2014 80,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front numberplate has small area damaged but is still readable

Pass 30 Jul 2013 79,226 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 78,623 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 78,152 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 78,044 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 77,859 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 77,471 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 77,456 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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WJU 423 is a 1990 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1990 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 128,872 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 WJU 423, 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 36 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 WJU 423 registered?

WJU 423 is a 1990 Audi 80, first registered on 1 March 1990.

Is WJU 423 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJU 423 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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