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K397 FUV

1993 Audi 80

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

30,770 mi
Last recorded30,770 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 Audi 80136,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK397 FUV
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2013 30,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 30,770 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 29,607 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 29,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 28,473 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 27,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 27,262 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 26,337 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 25,507 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 25,507 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 23,750 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 23,747 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 21,787 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 19,910 miles

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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K397 FUV is a 1993 Audi 80 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K397 FUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K397 FUV registered?

K397 FUV is a 1993 Audi 80, first registered on 23 April 1993.

Is K397 FUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K397 FUV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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