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DRS 204L

1995 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,727 mi
Last recorded178,727 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Audi 80133,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRS 204L
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 178,727 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 177,993 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 177,258 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 176,871 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged split at top but not yet showing reinforcement (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 176,871 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged split at top but not yet showing reinforcement (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 176,468 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 176,004 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 175,789 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 175,349 miles

Parking brake has only just met the minimum required level of 16%

Rear brake discs are corroded

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Feb 2018 174,931 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 171,852 miles

Rear diff is leaking oil

Signs that the fuel tank / pipes may have or are leaking

Pass 12 Feb 2016 168,024 miles

Chip in screen offside upper edge in sun strip

Pass 9 Feb 2015 164,413 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2014 162,358 miles

The windscreen is slightly damaged on the o/s

Pass 22 Feb 2013 160,213 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 158,125 miles

BOTH rear tyres are worn low on tread

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2011 155,703 miles

near side rear lower arm rear inner bush seperated to limit.

tempary fuel cap fitted (twist lock type).

Pass 3 Mar 2010 151,353 miles

o/s hadbrake efficency reading very low(overall reading 17%)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 151,310 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

o/s hadbrake efficency reading very low(overall reading 17%)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 147,536 miles

near side rear lower suspension arm inner rear bush seperated near limit.

off side rear hand brake reading near low limit.

Fail 3 Mar 2009 147,536 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

near side rear lower suspension arm inner rear bush seperated near limit.

off side rear hand brake reading near low limit.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 139,612 miles

chip in windscreen on off side (outside of sweept area)

near side rear lower arm bush spliting.

Fail 27 Feb 2008 139,611 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

chip in windscreen on off side (outside of sweept area)

near side rear lower arm bush spliting.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 131,326 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 131,326 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

some play in both front upper suspension strut mountings

tempary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2006 121,567 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 121,513 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

o/s/f indicator faded slightly

temp fuel cap fitted

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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DRS 204L is a 1995 Audi 80 in Blue with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1995 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 133,786 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 DRS 204L, 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 31 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 DRS 204L registered?

DRS 204L is a 1995 Audi 80, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is DRS 204L safe to buy?

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