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L456 RGX

1994 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

187,341 mi
Last recorded187,341 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL456 RGX
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 187,341 miles

Front Upper Top mounts have slight vertical movement. N/S & O/S

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 185,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 185,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 185,336 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear (6.1.2 (a))

rear number plate damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2020 185,020 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2015 184,678 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 183,715 miles

Brake discs are rusty.

Center silencer box badly corroded and minor leak.

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Slight play in BOTH front lower suspension ball joints.

Slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link rod lower ball joint.

Fail 26 Jun 2013 183,714 miles

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

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

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

Brake discs are rusty.

Center silencer box badly corroded and minor leak.

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Slight play in BOTH front lower suspension ball joints.

Slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link rod lower ball joint.

Pass 5 May 2011 183,671 miles

Rear 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)

battery light is on

both front tyres are wearing badly on the inner edge

centre exhaust section, rear box outer skin is in poor condition

engine is ommiting small amounts of white smoke occasionally

front o/s lower bumper grill is missing

o/s inner drive shaft gaiter has a slight weep

rear boot lid centre lens is cracked

rear brake discs are in very poor condition

rear exhaust tank strap is bent but securing the tank

Pass 25 Jul 2006 179,402 miles

rear brakes binding very close to unacceptable limit

Fail 20 Jul 2006 179,402 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust box corroded

front lower arm rear bushe soft

o/s/f tyre very low in places on inner edge

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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L456 RGX is a 1994 Audi 80 in Blue with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L456 RGX, 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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L456 RGX is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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