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B897 YKX

1985 Audi 80

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,949 mi
Last recorded94,949 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 1985 Audi 80116,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB897 YKX
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 94,949 miles

Underbody and suspension components has underseal applied

Pass 16 Apr 2022 94,825 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 94,808 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH SIDES. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 PIPES TO LOAD SENSOR. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective RUBBER MOUNTS MISSING OR SPLIT. (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL PERISHED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 94,100 miles

Both front wipers split

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 94,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Reinforcement Exposed through a split in hose (3.6.B.4d)

Both front wipers split

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 89,481 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 89,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 86,355 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 16 May 2013 85,949 miles

nearside & Offside front brake flexi hose's perished

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

nearside handbrake cable frayed

nearside outer cv boot perished

offside front metal brake pipe rusty

offside rear inner wing to sill repaired & heavily undersealed

play in steering

slight play in nearside & offside rear wheel bearings

Fail 14 May 2013 85,944 miles

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

Nearside & Offside front brake flexi hose's perrished

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside handbrake cable frayed

Nearside outer cv boot perrished

Offside front metal brake pipe rusty

Offside rear inner wing to sill repaired & heavily undersealed

Play in steering

Slight play in nearside & offside rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 May 2012 85,466 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 85,466 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 85,381 miles

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

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

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

offside boot floor pan severely corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2006 85,017 miles

boot floor rusted

front & rear brake pipes rusted

front shocks weak & rusted

Pass 26 Sep 2005 83,343 miles

front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

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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B897 YKX is a 1985 Audi 80 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B897 YKX, 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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B897 YKX is a 1985 Audi 80, first registered on 16 May 1985.

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