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L234 HRN

1994 Audi 80

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

167,252 mi
Last recorded167,252 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL234 HRN
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 167,252 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 161,882 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective small chip in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion all suspension

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2019 161,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective image cut off is good (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 161,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2015 158,502 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR FLEXY BRAKE HOSE FERULES BECOMING CORRODED.,

FUEL PIPE CORRODED.

N/S REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

O/S FRONT SHOCKABSORBER DAMP

Fail 27 May 2015 158,498 miles

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

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

BOTH SIDES REAR FLEXY BRAKE HOSE FERULES BECOMING CORRODED.,

FUEL PIPE CORRODED.

N/S REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

O/S FRONT SHOCKABSORBER DAMP

Pass 10 Jun 2014 154,886 miles

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

fuel pipe rusty

Fail 6 Jun 2014 154,819 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipe rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2013 151,365 miles

N/S REAR SHOCKABSORBER BECOMING WEAK.

O/S FRONT TYRE BECOMING WORN ON INNER EDGE,

Fail 5 Jun 2013 151,294 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/S REAR SHOCKABSORBER BECOMING WEAK.

O/S FRONT TYRE BECOMING WORN ON INNER EDGE,

Pass 8 Jun 2012 148,292 miles

o/s headlight reflector slightly deteriorated// rear exhaust outer skin insecure

Fail 29 May 2012 148,253 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

o/s headlight reflector slightly deteriorated// rear exhaust outer skin insecure

Pass 27 May 2011 144,352 miles

rear silencer becoming weak// o/s/r shock absorber weeping

Fail 26 May 2011 144,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear silencer becoming weak// o/s/r shock absorber weeping

Pass 3 Jun 2010 139,320 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 139,255 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 134,895 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 134,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/f wishbone bushes have slight play

Pass 23 May 2008 130,702 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 130,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Rear fuel pipe corroded.

Pass 4 Jun 2007 125,692 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 120,235 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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L234 HRN is a 1994 Audi 80 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 L234 HRN, 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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L234 HRN is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 22 March 1994.

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