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K48 XBL

1993 Audi 80

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

191,125 mi
Last recorded191,125 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 1993 Audi 80136,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK48 XBL
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2008 191,125 miles

CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING NOISEY WHEN PEDAL RELEASED

ENGINE WET WITH OIL

METAL FUEL LINES HEAVILLY CORRODED IN PLACES CLOSE TO FUEL TANK

NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK TOP BALL JOINT GAITER SPLIT OPEN

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK TOP BALL JOINT GAITER SPLIT OPEN

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT NOISEY UNDER LOAD

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

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

VEHICLE EMITTING BLUE SMOKE UNDER ACCELERATION DURING EMISSIONS TEST

Fail 17 Jun 2008 191,124 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING NOISEY WHEN PEDAL RELEASED

ENGINE WET WITH OIL

METAL FUEL LINES HEAVILLY CORRODED IN PLACES CLOSE TO FUEL TANK

NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK TOP BALL JOINT GAITER SPLIT OPEN

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK TOP BALL JOINT GAITER SPLIT OPEN

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT NOISEY UNDER LOAD

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

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

VEHICLE EMITTING BLUE SMOKE UNDER ACCELERATION DURING EMISSIONS TEST

Fail 13 Feb 2008 191,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 182,149 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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K48 XBL is a 1993 Audi 80 in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 K48 XBL, 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 K48 XBL registered?

K48 XBL is a 1993 Audi 80, first registered on 17 March 1993.

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