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N503 BVV

1996 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,767 mi
Last recorded127,767 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi 80115,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN503 BVV
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2014 127,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 118,606 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

drivers seat back very slightly loose

Pass 7 Feb 2012 111,048 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 106,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers seat rocks very slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2010 101,840 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 95,249 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 88,019 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 82,576 miles

2 high level brake light bulbs not working

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 1,460 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

both frount and rear number plates starting to deteriate

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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N503 BVV is a 1996 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 N503 BVV, 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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What year was N503 BVV registered?

N503 BVV is a 1996 Audi 80, first registered on 15 June 1996.

Is N503 BVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N503 BVV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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