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K37 RBK

1993 Audi 80

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

202,447 mi
Last recorded202,447 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1993 Audi 80136,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK37 RBK
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 202,447 miles

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

slight play in osf inner wishbone bushes

slight play in roll bar links

Pass 15 Dec 2011 202,216 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 202,216 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 193,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osr brake caliper sliders have no dust covers showing signs of rust

osr brake disc corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2011 193,064 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osr brake caliper sliders have no dust covers showing signs of rust

osr brake disc corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2010 183,777 miles

both front tyres 3mm

slight play in ns front top strut mount

Pass 20 Feb 2009 178,845 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 178,830 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 173,374 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 169,437 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2007 169,437 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 164,728 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 164,728 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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K37 RBK is a 1993 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K37 RBK, 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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K37 RBK is a 1993 Audi 80, first registered on 1 February 1993.

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