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K480 YGM

1993 Audi 80

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

216,054 mi
Last recorded216,054 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Audi 80136,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK480 YGM
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2008 216,054 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise slight chip to off side headlight lens

Fail 11 Jul 2008 216,052 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise slight chip to off side headlight lens

Pass 3 Jul 2007 205,229 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 205,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 196,151 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 196,121 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K480 YGM is a 1993 Audi 80 in Red 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 K480 YGM, 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 K480 YGM registered?

K480 YGM is a 1993 Audi 80, first registered on 26 April 1993.

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