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L213 SEJ

1994 Audi 80

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,481 mi
Last recorded138,481 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL213 SEJ
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 138,481 miles

Advanced corrosion to all shock absorber tubes

Drivers door poor operation, hinges worn

Drivers seat adjustment operation poor

Front subframe corroding

General deterioration to all brake hoses

O/s/f outer cv boot deteriorating

Rear axle beam corroding and some deterioration to bushes

Rear brake pads 50% approx

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Some wear movement to both macpherson strut top mounts

Fail 26 Jan 2012 138,481 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Drivers door poor operation, hinges worn

Drivers seat adjustment operation poor

Front subframe corroding

General deterioration to all brake hoses

O/s/f outer cv boot deteriorating

Rear axle beam corroding and some deterioration to bushes

Rear brake pads 50% approx

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Some wear movement to both macpherson strut top mounts

Pass 11 Feb 2011 123,383 miles

exhaust poor condition

play front top sus mounts

scerw osr tyre

Fail 9 Feb 2011 123,383 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust poor condition

play front top sus mounts

scerw osr tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2010 116,802 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 116,798 miles

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

play rear hubs

Pass 23 Jan 2009 112,594 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 112,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear bearings slight play

chip in screen

front wipers split

n/s/f indicator fitted incorrect

o/s/f cv boot perishing

o/s/r mudflap broken

o/s/r tyre has a nail in

Pass 9 Jan 2008 107,270 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 107,255 miles

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

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play.....

Pass 18 Jan 2007 102,049 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 102,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 96,687 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 96,687 miles

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

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush worn and front subframe rubber mounts worn...

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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L213 SEJ is a 1994 Audi 80 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L213 SEJ, 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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L213 SEJ is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 4 May 1994.

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