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K485 WLJ

1993 Audi 80

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,064 mi
Last recorded174,064 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1993 Audi 80136,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK485 WLJ
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2009 174,064 miles

oil pressure light came on a end of test

rear axel mounting bushes worn & flexing , o/s/f tyre side wall damaged , engine bay under tray fitted , both front tyres worn on edges , surface corrosion to all brake discs

slight fluffing to o/s/f seat belt . fuel filler cap damaged but still seal tight , outer sills covered in plastic trim , alloy rims in poor condition , o/s/r tyre cracking/perrishing , wear & flexing to front subframe mounting bushes

Fail 25 Feb 2009 174,064 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil pressure light came on a end of test

rear axel mounting bushes worn & flexing , o/s/f tyre side wall damaged , engine bay under tray fitted , both front tyres worn on edges , surface corrosion to all brake discs

slight fluffing to o/s/f seat belt . fuel filler cap damaged but still seal tight , outer sills covered in plastic trim , alloy rims in poor condition , o/s/r tyre cracking/perrishing , wear & flexing to front subframe mounting bushes

Pass 26 Sep 2007 173,105 miles

front flex brake pipes cracking n/s/f c/v boot cracking

Fail 26 Sep 2007 173,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front flex brake pipes cracking n/s/f c/v boot cracking

Pass 18 May 2006 165,954 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 165,954 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f lower arm lower bush slight movement

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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K485 WLJ 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 K485 WLJ, 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 K485 WLJ registered?

K485 WLJ is a 1993 Audi 80, first registered on 2 July 1993.

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