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L396 ERU

1994 Audi 80

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

167,674 mi
Last recorded167,674 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL396 ERU
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 167,674 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S N/S (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly rough O/S N/S (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 167,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage TOP (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot TOP (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage TOP (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot TOP (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet n/w (8.2.3)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S N/S (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly rough O/S N/S (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 166,552 miles

both rear coil springs rusty

n/s/f subframe bush has slight play

Fail 26 Sep 2014 166,495 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both rear coil springs rusty

n/s/f subframe bush has slight play

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

park brake effort close to limit 17%

rear load sensing valve linkage stiff

Pass 17 Sep 2013 164,334 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 164,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f rubber brake flexy deteriated

o/s/r fuel pipe corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 161,841 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 161,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer 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 Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 6 Oct 2011 158,691 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 158,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f track rod end dust cover split

windscreen has fading on bottom corners

Pass 5 Oct 2010 154,454 miles

windscreen deterioated .n/s/f indicator colour.front no.plate

Fail 30 Sep 2010 154,372 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

windscreen deterioated .n/s/f indicator colour.front no.plate

Pass 13 Oct 2009 151,284 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 151,149 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advisorys attatched

Pass 6 Oct 2008 147,521 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 140,840 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 133,545 miles

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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L396 ERU is a 1994 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 L396 ERU, 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 L396 ERU registered?

L396 ERU is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L396 ERU safe to buy?

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