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K431 DBH

1993 Audi 80

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

236,566 mi
Last recorded236,566 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Audi 80136,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK431 DBH
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 236,566 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 236,545 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 231,433 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 231,425 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre deteriated on outer wall

Pass 20 Sep 2006 225,453 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

age-cracks on both rear tyres.

front reg-plate cracked.

Fail 11 Sep 2006 225,437 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

age cracks apparent on rear tyres

front number plate cracked

fuel pipes corroded under car

nearside front tyre on legal limit

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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K431 DBH is a 1993 Audi 80 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K431 DBH, 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 K431 DBH registered?

K431 DBH is a 1993 Audi 80, first registered on 8 July 1993.

Is K431 DBH safe to buy?

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