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L185 GAA

1994 Audi 80

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

199,569 mi
Last recorded199,569 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL185 GAA
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 199,569 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top struts play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/F wing corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 188,832 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 175,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 166,339 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 157,394 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2014 157,370 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2013 149,750 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 141,523 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 141,523 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 132,496 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 131,601 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust Silencer Slightly Corroaded

Fail 15 Mar 2010 131,601 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust Silencer Slightly Corroaded

Pass 19 Mar 2009 129,858 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 128,414 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 124,261 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 114,308 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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L185 GAA is a 1994 Audi 80 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L185 GAA, 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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L185 GAA is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 24 March 1994.

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