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N429 PTN

1996 Audi 80

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,500 mi
Last recorded154,500 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi 80115,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN429 PTN
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2010 154,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Feb 2010 154,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Feb 2009 149,360 miles

corrosion rear brake discs. nearside rear tyre wearing very close to limit. slight play in rear wheel bearings.

rear wiper blade split. brake flex ferruels corroded. fuel pipes corroded. exhaust mountings perishing.

slight leaks exhaust joint.

slight play in nearside front drive shaft. both outer c.v boots cracking. lift when jacked in front upper leg top mountings. nearsdie front anti roll link rubber split

Fail 25 Feb 2009 149,360 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion rear brake discs. nearside rear tyre wearing very close to limit. slight play in rear wheel bearings.

rear wiper blade split. brake flex ferruels corroded. fuel pipes corroded. exhaust mountings perishing.

slight play in nearside front drive shaft. both outer c.v boots cracking. lift when jacked in front upper leg top mountings. nearsdie front anti roll link rubber split

Pass 21 Feb 2008 144,138 miles

both rear brake discs corroding. under engine bay plastic covers fitted.

front subframe showing corrosion. brake flex ferruels corroding. both outer c.v boots cracking. fuel pipes corroded. offside shocker slight dampness.

Fail 21 Feb 2008 144,138 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs corroding. under engine bay plastic covers fitted.

front subframe showing corrosion. brake flex ferruels corroding. both outer c.v boots cracking. fuel pipes corroded. offside shocker slight dampness.

Pass 29 Jan 2007 135,272 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 128,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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N429 PTN is a 1996 Audi 80 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 115,185 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 N429 PTN, 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 30 years old, this Audi 80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N429 PTN is a 1996 Audi 80, first registered on 16 January 1996.

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