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L453 JRX

1994 Audi 80

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

218,543 mi
Last recorded218,543 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL453 JRX
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 218,543 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 213,974 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

front brake discs corroded

front exhaust loose at clamp

main beam flash not working

movement in both front top shock mounts

ns rear wheel rim bent

oil leaks from engine

os headlamp reflector loose

rear exhaust corroded

small crack in front screen ns

Fail 22 May 2012 213,722 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

front brake discs corroded

front exhaust loose at clamp

main beam flash not working

movement in both front top shock mounts

ns rear wheel rim bent

oil leaks from engine

os headlamp reflector loose

rear exhaust corroded

small crack in front screen ns

Pass 8 Jun 2011 207,963 miles

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

o/s/f brake disc rusty

Fail 6 Jun 2011 207,963 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s/f brake disc rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2010 203,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 197,469 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 197,374 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front exhaust clamp broken.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 190,703 miles

Engine oil leaks

Fuel pipes very corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 190,703 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Engine oil leaks

Fuel pipes very corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 184,697 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 184,697 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Fuel pipes rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2006 177,279 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L453 JRX is a 1994 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L453 JRX, 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 L453 JRX registered?

L453 JRX is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 28 March 1994.

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