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K300 AMS

1993 Audi 80

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,177 mi
Last recorded141,177 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 Audi 80136,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK300 AMS
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 141,177 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 141,177 miles

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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 141,177 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 141,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 141,177 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 141,177 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 138,613 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 138,613 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 128,460 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 128,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 118,483 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 118,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 111,761 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 111,761 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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K300 AMS is a 1993 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K300 AMS, 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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What year was K300 AMS registered?

K300 AMS is a 1993 Audi 80, first registered on 18 May 1993.

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