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L246 VVV

1994 Audi 80

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

240,891 mi
Last recorded240,891 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL246 VVV
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2009 240,891 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 3 Dec 2007 237,626 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 237,621 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 227,928 miles

slight play in top strut mount

slight rattle from exhaust cat

Fail 3 Oct 2006 226,811 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 218,801 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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L246 VVV is a 1994 Audi 80 in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L246 VVV, 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 L246 VVV registered?

L246 VVV is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 12 July 1994.

Is L246 VVV safe to buy?

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