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L278 RES

1994 Audi 80

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,650 mi
Last recorded151,650 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL278 RES
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 151,650 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 151,122 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 136,074 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 135,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 126,569 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 110,132 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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L278 RES is a 1994 Audi 80 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L278 RES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L278 RES registered?

L278 RES is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 1 March 1994.

Is L278 RES safe to buy?

The MOT history for L278 RES shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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