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L401 TEX

1994 Audi 80

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

265,148 mi
Last recorded265,148 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL401 TEX
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 265,148 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 261,002 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 260,991 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 256,124 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 251,896 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Oct 2022 251,806 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tow bar ball not fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2021 247,001 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 237,836 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 23,708 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle o/s rear arch liner on tyre (5.2.3 (f))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s front inner arch damaged but ok at test

Pass 7 May 2019 226,398 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Heavily scratched but still able to be read (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 226,398 miles

Emissions not tested Not safe to test due to excessive fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Suspect injector (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Heavily scratched but still able to be read (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 225,883 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 221,459 miles

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

advise tidey up wiring under bonnet

Fail 26 Jan 2017 221,295 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

advise tidey up wiring under bonnet

Pass 30 Mar 2016 218,897 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear tyres perished slightly inner side walls

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 216,429 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 216,341 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 212,829 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 208,991 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION LEGS CORRODED.

FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORTS/ENGINE BED CORRODED.

REAR SUSPENSION/CHASSIS SURFACE CORROSION.

Fail 22 Jan 2013 208,949 miles

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

FRONT SUSPENSION LEGS CORRODED.

FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORTS/ENGINE BED CORRODED.

N/S FRONT ONE OF TWO BOLTS FOR BRACKET OF BRAKE FLEXI MISSING.

REAR SUSPENSION/CHASSIS SURFACE CORROSION.

VERY SLIGHT M/MENT O/S REAR WHEEL.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 205,269 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 205,266 miles

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

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

BATTERY INSECURE.

FRONT AND REAR COILS CORRODED.

SLIGHT M/MENT REAR WHEELS.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 200,763 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 200,467 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED. REAR INNER PADS LOW.

O/S FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER M/MENT WHEN RAISED.

O/S REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODED.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 196,091 miles

BONNET RELEASE FOR ATTEN TION.

CENTRE SILENCER REAR BRACKET BROKEN. FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED.

Fail 3 Feb 2010 196,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BONNET RELEASE FOR ATTEN TION.

CENTRE SILENCER REAR BRACKET BROKEN. FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 192,243 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

TRAVEL AT PEDAL WHEN REAR SERVICE APPLIED. O/S C/V GAITER OUTER CLIP NOT COVERING GAITER FULLY. O/S FRONT S/BELT SLOW TO RETRACT.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 187,992 miles

O/S FRONT BRAKE FLEXI DETERIORATED. N/S C/V GAITER DETERIORATED.

O/S FRONT S/BELT SLOW TO RETRACT. FUEL PIPE (REAR OF)CORRODED. REAR SILENCER CORRODED.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 183,961 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 181,204 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 181,199 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2006 181,197 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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L401 TEX is a 1994 Audi 80 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 L401 TEX, 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 L401 TEX registered?

L401 TEX is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 28 March 1994.

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