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D526 MWW

1987 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,229 mi
Last recorded99,229 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1987 Audi 80130,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD526 MWW
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 99,229 miles

all brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2023 99,229 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2021 99,211 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers not parking properly (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 98,770 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 98,284 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 96,176 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 95,301 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 95,182 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 95,182 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 93,059 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 93,059 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside rear door will not open

Pass 24 Feb 2009 92,454 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 91,693 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 91,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 91,671 miles

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

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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D526 MWW is a 1987 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D526 MWW, 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.

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D526 MWW is a 1987 Audi 80, first registered on 29 April 1987.

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