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L172 XNH

1994 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,697 mi
Last recorded149,697 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL172 XNH
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 149,697 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 145,586 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2014 145,585 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 143,264 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2013 143,264 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2012 139,100 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 139,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 133,727 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 133,727 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 125,708 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 125,708 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 116,092 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 113,463 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 113,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 108,040 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r slight play in wheel bearings

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread left

o/s/r tyre on 3mm tread and starting to wear inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2006 102,504 miles

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

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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L172 XNH is a 1994 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 132,494 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 L172 XNH, 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 32 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L172 XNH registered?

L172 XNH is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 11 July 1994.

Is L172 XNH safe to buy?

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