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L218 SEJ

1994 Audi 80

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

151,229 mi
Last recorded151,229 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL218 SEJ
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 151,229 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

discs corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2011 151,226 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 151,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres inner edge tread wear

o/front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2008 143,090 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 143,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 132,556 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 132,556 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 114,560 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

Fail 13 Jul 2006 114,560 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

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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L218 SEJ is a 1994 Audi 80 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 L218 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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What year was L218 SEJ registered?

L218 SEJ is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 6 June 1994.

Is L218 SEJ safe to buy?

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