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N651 PFL

1996 Audi 80

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,592 mi
Last recorded136,592 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi 80115,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN651 PFL
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 136,592 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front subframe mounting bushes have free play

Fail 12 Jul 2012 136,592 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front subframe mounting bushes have free play

Pass 19 Aug 2011 130,101 miles

exhaust corroded in various places.

n/s/r inner disc corroded.

o/s/r inner disc corroded.

slight blow from front to middle exhaust joint.

Fail 12 Aug 2011 130,092 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroded in various places.

n/s/r inner disc corroded.

o/s/r inner disc corroded.

slight blow from front to middle exhaust joint.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 65,716 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 65,691 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pedal feels spongy.

Front brake discs coroded and in poor condition.

Rear metal fuel pipes coroded.

Pass 24 Sep 2007 64,847 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm inner bushes starting to split and slight play starting

Pass 22 Sep 2006 647,026 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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N651 PFL is a 1996 Audi 80 in Black 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 N651 PFL, 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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N651 PFL is a 1996 Audi 80, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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