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L3 SGW

1994 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

76,730 mi
Last recorded76,730 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 SGW
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 76,730 miles

Offside Front Top suspension bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Pass 25 Mar 2025 76,408 miles

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

Offside Front Top suspension bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 76,126 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and offside rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 76,118 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and offside rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 75,768 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 74,785 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 73,790 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 72,781 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 69,662 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

road wheels corroding

suspension steering brakes corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2018 66,999 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 66,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 65,174 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 65,110 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint bolts corroded away (7.1.2)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 63,147 miles

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

rear fuel pipes slightly corrodded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 61,423 miles

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

both rear springs corroded

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2014 59,149 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 57,177 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 55,206 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 55,154 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 52,711 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 48,028 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 48,027 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 45,849 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 43,722 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 41,822 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 41,735 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 39,832 miles

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

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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L3 SGW is a 1994 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 L3 SGW, 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

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What year was L3 SGW registered?

L3 SGW is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 22 April 1994.

Is L3 SGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 SGW shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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