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K43 DLS

1993 Audi 80

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

208,298 mi
Last recorded208,298 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 1993 Audi 80136,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK43 DLS
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 208,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 205,958 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 205,409 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 203,784 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

fuel pipes corroded

play on strut top mounts

Fail 7 Dec 2018 203,783 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

fuel pipes corroded

play on strut top mounts

Pass 11 Dec 2017 201,646 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear axle bushes/metal sleeves excessively corroded . no excessive movement

Fail 8 Dec 2017 201,644 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear axle bushes/metal sleeves excessively corroded . no excessive movement

Pass 19 Dec 2016 198,802 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 198,802 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 195,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 195,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 192,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 192,102 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 187,978 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 187,978 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 183,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 183,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 178,404 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 172,687 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 172,687 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 166,632 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 159,634 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 159,634 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 153,781 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 153,781 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 148,500 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 143,842 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 143,842 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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K43 DLS is a 1993 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 K43 DLS, 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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K43 DLS is a 1993 Audi 80, first registered on 12 February 1993.

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