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L454 SDM

1994 Audi 80

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,903 mi
Last recorded159,903 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL454 SDM
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 159,903 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 159,676 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

o/s indicator cover missing

oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2009 139,945 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 139,758 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 120,858 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads appear low

front to rear fuel pipes advanced corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2008 120,858 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

front brake pads appear low

front to rear fuel pipes advanced corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2007 108,188 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 108,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

fuel pipes advanced corrosion

o/s/f headlight condension

rear wheelbearings slight play

Fail 10 Apr 2006 99,016 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Apr 2006 99,016 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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L454 SDM is a 1994 Audi 80 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L454 SDM, 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 L454 SDM registered?

L454 SDM is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 28 February 1994.

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