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L252 URP

1994 Audi 80

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,181 mi
Last recorded146,181 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL252 URP
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2011 146,181 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Both front brake discs pitted

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 144,376 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 144,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 140,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 140,079 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 135,912 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 135,910 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 130,882 miles

FUEL LINE NEAR TANK CORRODED

Pass 7 Nov 2006 125,987 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 125,920 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 120,450 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 120,450 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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L252 URP is a 1994 Audi 80 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L252 URP, 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 L252 URP registered?

L252 URP is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 6 May 1994.

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