Official DVLA Record

1997 Audi 80 2.6L Petrol · RIL 9839

RIL 9839

1997 Audi 80 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 21/05/1997. Recorded mileage 101,972 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
AUDI 80
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 11/10/2024
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
101,972 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/10/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
2598cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2023‑10‑12 MOT passed with no defects, confirming the Audi 80 is presently roadworthy; the lack of any recorded faults in the subsequent and preceding tests shows a stable maintenance trend. The vehicle has accumulated 101,972 miles since its 1997 manufacture, averaging roughly 3,500 miles per year, a figure that points to light usage or extended periods of inactivity rather than high‑intensity driving. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear or corrosion, examine the brake discs and calipers for scoring or binding, and scrutinise the chassis and underbody for structural rust, all of which are common failure points on a 29‑year‑old car. Finally, reviewing service records for timing belt or cambelt replacement and conducting a professional mechanical survey will help verify that the clean MOT history reflects genuine mechanical condition.

RIL 9839 Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2023
  • 101,972 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
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RIL 9839 Mileage History

  1. 01/07/2022101,827 mi
  2. 24/09/2022101,827 mi
  3. 24/09/2022101,827 mi
  4. 05/10/2023101,972 mi+145 mi
  5. 12/10/2023101,972 mi

Average of roughly 113 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

RIL 9839 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 1997 Audi 80 (RIL 9839) between July 2022 and October 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 12 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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