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L242 GKJ

1994 Audi 80

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

213,688 mi
Last recorded213,688 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2007
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL242 GKJ
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2007 213,688 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 201,950 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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L242 GKJ is a 1994 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 L242 GKJ, 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 L242 GKJ registered?

L242 GKJ is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 10 June 1994.

Is L242 GKJ safe to buy?

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