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L253 KMO

1994 Audi 80

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,428 mi
Last recorded135,428 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL253 KMO
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 135,428 miles

front suspension bushes starting to wear

Fail 14 Sep 2011 135,415 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front suspension bushes starting to wear

Pass 11 Aug 2009 131,519 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leaks

front no plate cracked

front pads low and discs badly corroded

headlight patterns not very clear

o/s/f brake hose perrished

play in both front suspension top mountings

repairs to exhaust system

Fail 7 Aug 2009 131,397 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)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 122,386 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 122,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 May 2007 122,161 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear indicater lens cracked

Pass 25 May 2007 122,161 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear indicater lens cracked

Pass 16 May 2006 119,954 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 119,954 miles

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

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

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

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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L253 KMO is a 1994 Audi 80 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L253 KMO, 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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L253 KMO is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 27 May 1994.

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