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B866 SEC

1985 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

198,528 mi
Last recorded198,528 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1985 Audi 80116,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB866 SEC
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 198,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 198,523 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 196,104 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 196,099 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 195,189 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 195,145 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 186,201 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 186,135 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 181,566 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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B866 SEC is a 1985 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1985 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 116,500 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 B866 SEC, 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 41 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B866 SEC is a 1985 Audi 80, first registered on 28 February 1985.

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