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K479 KAL

1993 Audi 80

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

233,321 mi
Last recorded233,321 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 1993 Audi 80136,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK479 KAL
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 233,321 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is almost on twi

Rear wiper blade is deteriorated

slight play in both front upper suspension mounts

surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 27 Jul 2016 233,376 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 233,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle

Some gaiters are slightly deterioated

Pass 15 Jul 2015 227,035 miles

Coolant leak

all brake pads are starting to get low

slight play in front upper suspension mounts

Fail 14 Jul 2015 227,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Coolant leak

all brake pads are starting to get low

slight play in front upper suspension mounts

Pass 17 Jul 2014 220,420 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 213,269 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 213,269 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 204,086 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 204,086 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Jul 2011 199,321 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 195,845 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 185,320 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 175,224 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 167,452 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 160,956 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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K479 KAL is a 1993 Audi 80 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K479 KAL, 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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K479 KAL is a 1993 Audi 80, first registered on 30 June 1993.

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