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A892 KBY

1984 Audi 80

Green Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

124,988 mi
Last recorded124,988 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1984 Audi 80115,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA892 KBY
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 124,988 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded with slight blow

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/f seat runners worn

sideways movement on handbrake lever

Fail 27 Sep 2023 124,984 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded with slight blow

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/f seat runners worn

sideways movement on handbrake lever

Pass 21 Oct 2022 124,838 miles

Coil springs corroded

Driver seat runner/adjuster worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded and weak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

Slight sideways movement in handbrake lever

Fail 30 Aug 2022 124,832 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

coil springs corroded

corrosion starting in various floor, body and chassis members

exhaust corroded with slight blow

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/f seat runners worn

slight sideways movement on handbrake

spare wheel well and surrounding area heavily corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2021 124,696 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

coil springs corroded

corrosion starting in various floor, body and chassis members

exhaust corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/f seat runners worn

service brake efficiency poor

slight sideways movement on handbrake lever

Pass 3 Sep 2020 124,595 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

corrosion starting in various floor, chassis and body members

exhaust corroded

front lower ball joint rubber boots deteriorated

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/f seatbase runners worn

slight sideways movement on handbrake lever

Pass 14 Aug 2019 124,409 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion starting in various floor, chassis and body members

front lower ball joint rubber boots deteriorated

long handbrake travel

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/f seat runners worn

service brake efficiency poor

sideways movement on the handbrake lever

Pass 9 Aug 2018 123,552 miles

n/side rear wheelarch corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2018 123,548 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

n/side rear wheelarch corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 123,480 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 123,475 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 123,093 miles

general underbody corrosion evident

n/side rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2016 123,089 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

general underbody corrosion evident

n/side rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 122,664 miles

coil springs corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2014 122,366 miles

Corrosion through out vehicle

Exhaust system corroded and weak in places

Front and rear shock absorbers and coil springs corroded

Front metal brake pipes corroded

Offside front tyre worn close to tyre manufactures wear indicators

Offside rear tyre perished

Various metal brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 3 Sep 2013 122,252 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2013 122,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2012 122,013 miles

general body corrosion evident

Fail 6 Nov 2012 121,992 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil springs corroded

corrosion starting in various floor,body and chassis members

front metal brake pipes corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2011 121,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2010 120,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear chassis/inner sills starting to corrode near existing repairs

Pass 6 Oct 2009 120,134 miles

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

both rear road springs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2008 119,675 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 119,671 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 118,876 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 118,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 117,807 miles

Exhaust badly corroded.

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 116,525 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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A892 KBY is a 1984 Audi 80 in Green with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1984 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 115,478 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 A892 KBY, 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 42 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A892 KBY is a 1984 Audi 80, first registered on 24 May 1984.

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