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L281 HUC

1994 Audi 80

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,333 mi
Last recorded159,333 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL281 HUC
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 159,333 miles

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

front brake discs corroding on edges

front brake hoses perished and splitting slightly

front number plate slightly cracked

n/s outer c.v. gaiter perished and worn

n/s/r brake pads worn low

n/s/r indicator lens slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm)

rear brake discs slightly worn (lipped)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear tyres tread feathering and outer sidewalls perished

Pass 12 Oct 2009 153,081 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

front brake hoses perished

front number plate cracked

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r indicator lens slightly damaged

n/s/r tyre worn on outer sidewall and tread feathering on inner edge

rear subframe bushes worn

Fail 9 Oct 2009 152,992 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

front brake hoses perished

front number plate cracked

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r indicator lens slightly damaged

n/s/r tyre worn on outer sidewall and tread feathering on inner edge

rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 20 Oct 2008 145,760 miles

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

front brake hoses perished

front number plate slightly cracked

n/s and o/s outer c.v. gaiters worn

Fail 20 Oct 2008 145,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake hoses perished

front number plate slightly cracked

n/s and o/s outer c.v. gaiters worn

Fail 24 Sep 2007 139,565 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front brake hoses perished and worn

outer c.v. gaiters worn and beginning to split

rear beam axle mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 24 Sep 2007 139,565 miles

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

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

front brake hoses perished and worn

outer c.v. gaiters worn and beginning to split

rear beam axle mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 19 Sep 2006 134,194 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 134,193 miles

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

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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L281 HUC is a 1994 Audi 80 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L281 HUC, 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 L281 HUC registered?

L281 HUC is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 28 March 1994.

Is L281 HUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L281 HUC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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