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K43 GCL

1992 Audi 80

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

175,604 mi
Last recorded175,604 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1992 Audi 80127,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK43 GCL
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2018 175,604 miles

Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack gator (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f strut tops

Pass 20 May 2016 175,424 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 170,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 167,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 167,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 164,165 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 164,165 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 May 2012 164,152 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 163,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 163,425 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 153,280 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 153,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2006 148,015 miles

Battery insecure

Inner Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 148,015 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 141,363 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 GCL is a 1992 Audi 80 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 K43 GCL, 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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K43 GCL is a 1992 Audi 80, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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