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S832 SAT

1998 Audi 80

Silver Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,290 mi
Last recorded164,290 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi 8094,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS832 SAT
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 164,290 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 164,282 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

advises small oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2010 142,600 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 137,753 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 137,753 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 134,031 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 134,026 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r/ tyer flat

Pass 13 Nov 2007 129,223 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 124,572 miles

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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S832 SAT is a 1998 Audi 80 in Silver with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 94,533 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 S832 SAT, 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 28 years old, this Audi 80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S832 SAT registered?

S832 SAT is a 1998 Audi 80, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S832 SAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S832 SAT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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