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L316 AHS

1994 Audi 80

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,319 mi
Last recorded166,319 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL316 AHS
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2011 166,319 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 151,317 miles

exhaust bolts corroded at front

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/f subframe corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2010 151,312 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

exhaust bolts corroded at front

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/f subframe corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2009 130,609 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 83,463 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 119,931 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 109,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 109,146 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 104,195 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 104,195 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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L316 AHS is a 1994 Audi 80 in Green with a 1,600cc 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 L316 AHS, 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 L316 AHS registered?

L316 AHS is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 28 June 1994.

Is L316 AHS safe to buy?

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