1983 Austin Ambassador 1.7HL 1.7L Petrol · A802 VME
1983 Austin Ambassador 1.7HL (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1983. Recorded mileage 31,980 miles. MOT valid until 09/06/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN AMBASSADOR 1.7HL
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,980 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 1700cc
A802 VME Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 31,980 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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A802 VME Mileage History
- 01/12/202229,839 mi
- 06/12/202330,284 mi+445 mi
- 14/08/202530,992 mi+708 mi
- 01/06/202631,978 mi+986 mi
- 11/06/202631,980 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 607 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A802 VME MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Austin Ambassador 1.7Hl (A802 VME) between December 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter leaking steering fluid (2.1.3 (g) ”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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