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K404 UVU

1993 Audi 80

Black Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

16,826 mi
Last recorded16,826 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Audi 80136,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK404 UVU
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 16,826 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 16,824 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 16,824 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 16,499 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 15,650 miles

Nearside Sill corroded

Coolant leak Rad

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension strut top mount has slight play

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

Fail 1 May 2020 15,648 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Rad

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension strut top mount has slight play

Nearside Sill corroded

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 9,258 miles

Corrosion to the nearside front sill seam

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pressure sphere nearside front very wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 2,389 miles

Fuel cap seal is cracking

Fuel tank rear support strap badly corroded

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC ALUMINIUM FLANGES ARE BADLY CORRODED AND FLAKING

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Feb 2018 2,384 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle is leaking (8.2.3)

Fuel cap seal is cracking

Fuel tank rear support strap badly corroded

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC ALUMINIUM FLANGES ARE BADLY CORRODED AND FLAKING

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Mar 2017 9 miles

Minor damage to the nearside front seat belt webbing

Offside and nearside front brake discs aluminium mounting flanges are corroding / deteriorating

Offside and nearside rear outer lamp assemblies have water in them

Temporary fuel cap is fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2017 8 miles

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

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

Minor damage to the nearside front seat belt webbing

Offside and nearside front brake discs aluminium mounting flanges are corroding / deteriorating

Offside and nearside rear outer lamp assemblies have water in them

Temporary fuel cap is fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 99,246 miles

Engine is loosing oil

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

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

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

corrosion on the underside/suspension in various places

n/s rear tyre has outer side wall damage to the limit

Fail 22 Mar 2016 99,246 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Engine is loosing oil

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

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

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

corrosion on the underside/suspension in various places

n/s rear tyre has outer side wall damage to the limit

Pass 27 Mar 2015 95,173 miles

Nearside front seat belt webbing minor damage.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall by the bead is damaged to the limits.

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

Slight play in nearside and offside front lower suspension ball joints.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2014 91,471 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 91,458 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 87,067 miles

Corrosion on many components under vehicle.

Front brake discs corroded.

Hand brake performance low.

Nearside front brake binding.

Offside rear brake hose damp but no leak visible, rubber end shroud swelling and spliting, ferulle likely to be corroding underneath.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 10 Jan 2013 87,067 miles

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

Corrosion on many components under vehicle.

Front brake discs corroded.

Hand brake performance low.

Nearside front brake binding.

Nearside front strut top mount has slihjt play.

Offside rear brake hose damp but no leak visible, rubber end shroud swelling and spliting, ferulle likely to be corroding underneath.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 86,659 miles

near side rear shock absorber badly stained but not leaking at time of test.

off side fuel tank strap corroded.

temp fuel cap fitted (twist type).

Pass 23 Mar 2009 77,485 miles

Both rear tyres are on legal tread depth limits.

Emits blue smoke at fast idle

Minor damage to nearside front seat belt webbing ( near limits )

Nearside rear seatbelt buckle is dmaged ( covers missing ) but still functions within MOT limits.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2007 65,427 miles

A tempary type fuel cap is fitted.

Offside front dip beam headlamp aim is on the upper limit.

Slight damage to nearside front seatbelt webbing.

Fail 7 Aug 2007 65,420 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Coolant leak from nearside of engine above engine mounting.

Offside head lamp aim on the upper limit.

Slight play in offside front lower balljoint

tempary type fuel cap fitted.

Pass 31 Jul 2006 56,303 miles

front brake pads getting low

front no plate poor

o/s headlamp aim on upper limit.

rear lower arm inner front bushes seperating and soft.

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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K404 UVU is a 1993 Audi 80 in Black with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 K404 UVU, 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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K404 UVU is a 1993 Audi 80, first registered on 19 April 1993.

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