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L295 RES

1994 Audi 80

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

230,118 mi
Last recorded230,118 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL295 RES
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 230,118 miles

Front cradle corroded

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)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 230,110 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front cradle corroded

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)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 224,054 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged in to brake calliper (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 223,998 miles

Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated in brake caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged in to brake calliper (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged in to brake calliper (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 210,302 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 210,302 miles

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

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

slight play in front wishbone bushes

Pass 3 Sep 2013 200,532 miles

front lower wishbone arm bushes are starting to split and perish with slight play

fuel pipes are slightly corroded in sections

Fail 3 Sep 2013 200,532 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front lower wishbone arm bushes are starting to split and perish with slight play

fuel pipes are slightly corroded in sections

Pass 11 Sep 2012 189,937 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 179,724 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 179,724 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 168,937 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 168,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 160,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 160,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 151,975 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 151,975 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 142,786 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 142,784 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 134,861 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 134,861 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 128,146 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 128,146 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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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L295 RES is a 1994 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 L295 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.

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What year was L295 RES registered?

L295 RES is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 28 March 1994.

Is L295 RES safe to buy?

The MOT history for L295 RES shows 23 tests with a 52.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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