CarVerify

Free Car Check

L385 VLX

1994 Audi 80

Red Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,434 mi
Last recorded150,434 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL385 VLX
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 150,434 miles

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

adv light corrosion on under body

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 146,980 miles

both front tyres on legal limit and bald on inner edge

engine covers fitted

engine oil leak

engine oil low

fuel pipes rusty

slight play near side rear wheel bearing

slight play off side front top shocker mount

Fail 8 Mar 2008 146,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres on legal limit and bald on inner edge

engine covers fitted

engine oil leak

engine oil low

fuel pipes rusty

slight fuel smell but no leak found

slight play near side rear wheel bearing

slight play off side front top shocker mount

Pass 16 Mar 2007 140,210 miles

front exhaust clamp lose and slight blow

fuel pipes rusty

rear box outer cover coming away

slight play off side front top shocker mount

Pass 25 Feb 2006 133,422 miles

both front c.v boots perreshing

both front tyres on 1.6 legal limit

front exhaust joint lose but not blowing

fuel pipes rusty

rear exhaust box rusty

slight play both top mount bearings

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
Full Audi 80 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L385 VLX is a 1994 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L385 VLX, 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

How do I check the history of L385 VLX?

You can check the full history of L385 VLX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L385 VLX registered?

L385 VLX is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 17 January 1994.

Is L385 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L385 VLX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L385 VLX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L385 VLX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.