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L231 RET

1994 Audi 80

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

152,036 mi
Last recorded152,036 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL231 RET
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 152,036 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 152,034 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 141,753 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2010 141,753 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2009 134,491 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 18 May 2009 134,491 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 29 May 2008 125,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 125,473 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 117,020 miles

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

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

front subframe corroded

l.h.f. suspension leg weeping

Pass 7 Jul 2006 107,205 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2006 107,205 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

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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L231 RET is a 1994 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L231 RET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L231 RET?

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What year was L231 RET registered?

L231 RET is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 15 June 1994.

Is L231 RET safe to buy?

The MOT history for L231 RET shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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