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L242 TCL

1994 Audi 80

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

181,902 mi
Last recorded181,902 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL242 TCL
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2010 181,902 miles
Fail 23 May 2010 181,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front and rear discs getting rusty on edges

fules lines at rear are starting to get corroded

o/s rear outer sill/floor starting to corrode

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2009 179,421 miles

rear wheel bearings noisey

Pass 3 Apr 2007 167,301 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 167,801 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

looks like need good service brakes all

off side sill getting rusty

Pass 23 May 2005 148,844 miles
Fail 13 May 2005 148,844 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 TCL is a 1994 Audi 80 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L242 TCL, 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 TCL registered?

L242 TCL is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 3 May 1994.

Is L242 TCL safe to buy?

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