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K896 VWL

1992 Audi 80

Silver Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,006 mi
Last recorded140,006 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1992 Audi 80127,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK896 VWL
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 140,006 miles

both sides fronts tyres worn on outer edges

play in steering rack

rear exhaust slight blow

Fail 30 May 2014 140,003 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres worn on outter edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play in steering rack

Pass 24 May 2013 138,397 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 138,397 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 May 2013 138,360 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 May 2012 137,515 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 137,509 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside 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 5 May 2011 135,632 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 135,632 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 133,175 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 133,175 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 130,355 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 127,862 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 127,837 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/r light cluster cracked

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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K896 VWL is a 1992 Audi 80 in Silver with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K896 VWL, 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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K896 VWL is a 1992 Audi 80, first registered on 2 September 1992.

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