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C21 VAR

1993 Audi 80

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,654 mi
Last recorded131,654 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Audi 80136,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 VAR
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 131,654 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 130,813 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 130,789 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 127,579 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 127,579 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted fouling drive shaft boot (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight play in nearside inner steering arm attachement

Pass 17 Nov 2014 127,574 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 121,974 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 120,023 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

drivers wiper blade deteriorated

protective sheild around fuel tank / strap rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2011 117,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front brake binding slightly

protective sheild around fuel tank rusty

Fail 28 Sep 2011 117,794 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front brake binding slightly

protective sheild around fuel tank rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2010 114,095 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 110,845 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edges

rear number plate has shadowed characters

Fail 2 Sep 2009 110,845 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre worn on outer edges

rear number plate has shadowed characters

Pass 27 Aug 2008 106,594 miles

front and rear number plates have shadowed characters

Fail 26 Aug 2008 106,594 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front and rear number plates have shadowed characters

Pass 4 Sep 2007 101,655 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

washer bottle has a leak

Pass 5 Sep 2006 95,641 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 90,607 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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C21 VAR is a 1993 Audi 80 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1993 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 136,698 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 C21 VAR, 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 33 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C21 VAR registered?

C21 VAR is a 1993 Audi 80, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is C21 VAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C21 VAR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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