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E342 DMJ

1988 Audi 80

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,797 mi
Last recorded81,797 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1988 Audi 80125,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE342 DMJ
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2009 81,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 79,693 miles

Play in both front strut tops.

Fail 20 May 2008 79,693 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Coolant level low. Added 1 litre.

Play in both front strut tops.

Pass 17 May 2007 78,011 miles

Exhaust CO emissions slightly weak - would benefit from adjustment.

Exhaust front pipe & front silencer, slightly rusty & blowing very slightly. † †Several rear metal brake pipes slightly rusty.

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 76,073 miles

Rear Exhaust corroded.

Fail 18 May 2006 76,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Dip headlight/main switch faulty.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake imbalance high.

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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E342 DMJ is a 1988 Audi 80 in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 125,939 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 E342 DMJ, 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 38 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E342 DMJ registered?

E342 DMJ is a 1988 Audi 80, first registered on 22 March 1988.

Is E342 DMJ safe to buy?

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