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K385 BFA

1992 Audi 80

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,412 mi
Last recorded130,412 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 1992 Audi 80127,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK385 BFA
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 130,412 miles

Both rear flexi brake hoses deteriorating

N/Side rear brake back plate corroded / missing

O/Side wiper blade deteriorating

Vehicle is corroding generally at rear

Windscreen starting to delaminate

Fail 10 Oct 2013 130,412 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front strut tops deteriorating

Both rear flexi brake hoses deteriorating

N/Side rear brake back plate corroded / missing

O/Side wiper blade deteriorating

Vehicle is corroding generally at rear

Windscreen starting to delaminate

Pass 12 Oct 2012 129,369 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

Fail 10 Oct 2012 129,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 11 Oct 2011 128,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front anti roll bar drop link dust covers torn

nearside front indicator lens broken

offside front indicator broken

Fail 10 Oct 2011 128,052 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front anti roll bar drop link dust covers torn

nearside front indicator lens broken

offside front indicator broken

Pass 14 Oct 2010 127,018 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 127,018 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 127,016 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 12,504 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 125,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 122,617 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 122,617 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 120,153 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 120,153 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 120,153 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 115,526 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 115,526 miles

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

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

fuel pipes to rear are corroding

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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K385 BFA is a 1992 Audi 80 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 127,677 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 K385 BFA, 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 34 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K385 BFA is a 1992 Audi 80, first registered on 4 December 1992.

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