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K243 DDP

1993 Audi 80

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

157,492 mi
Last recorded157,492 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 1993 Audi 80136,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK243 DDP
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 157,492 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 157,348 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 157,238 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 156,916 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

extensive surface corrosion in underbody/springs rear subframe etc.

some wear in various suspension bushes

Pass 6 Mar 2018 156,475 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

some wear in some suspension bushes

Fail 5 Mar 2018 156,475 miles

Central Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Outer brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

some wear in some suspension bushes

Pass 20 Feb 2017 155,959 miles

slight wear in brake discs

slight wear in some suspension bushes

steering rack gaiter deterated

Pass 12 Feb 2016 155,257 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight wear vin front and rear suspension bushes

some rust on exhaust system

steering wheel worn

Fail 11 Feb 2016 155,257 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight wear vin front and rear suspension bushes

some rust on exhaust system

steering wheel worn

Pass 20 Feb 2015 154,003 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

some rust in brake pipes.

Fail 17 Feb 2015 153,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

some rust in brake pipes.

Pass 11 Feb 2014 150,666 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 144,244 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 144,244 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 139,907 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 139,907 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 132,939 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some rust in brake pipes. some rear brake imbalance. noisy cv joint.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 126,962 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 121,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 121,535 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 115,092 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 115,092 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2007 108,964 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2007 108,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 102,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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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K243 DDP is a 1993 Audi 80 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 K243 DDP, 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.

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K243 DDP is a 1993 Audi 80, first registered on 19 March 1993.

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