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L285 MEC

1994 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

214,377 mi
Last recorded214,377 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL285 MEC
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 214,377 miles

Nearside Front Strut has slight misting of oil

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Cv boot split but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Pass 17 Aug 2018 207,561 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 207,561 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both registration lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 207,096 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer drive shaft gaytor

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 199,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 199,168 miles

Central Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 190,177 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 189,977 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 180,842 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 180,821 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 169,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 169,520 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 158,480 miles

Offside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 158,480 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 147,133 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 147,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 125,704 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front outer cv boot cracking.

offside front outer cv boot cracking

offside rear brake has a slight bind.

Fail 3 Aug 2010 125,704 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front outer cv boot cracking.

offside front outer cv boot cracking

offside rear brake has a slight bind.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 113,588 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2008 97,177 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 89,643 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 89,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 83,519 miles

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

Offside Front 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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L285 MEC is a 1994 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 L285 MEC, 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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L285 MEC is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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