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A12 DRK

1987 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,375 mi
Last recorded181,375 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2006
Typical for 1987 Audi 80130,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 DRK
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2006 181,375 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 181,375 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 173,880 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 173,880 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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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A12 DRK is a 1987 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 130,078 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 A12 DRK, 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 39 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 A12 DRK?

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What year was A12 DRK registered?

A12 DRK is a 1987 Audi 80, first registered on 25 August 1987.

Is A12 DRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 DRK shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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