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L56 OWY

1994 Audi 80

Grey Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,180 mi
Last recorded165,180 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL56 OWY
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 165,180 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 165,180 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 159,814 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 157,985 miles

D/S/R DOOR STIFF TO OPEN AND CLOSE

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

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

TOW BAR FITTED WITH BALL HITCH COVER

Fail 20 May 2009 157,905 miles

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

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

D/S/R DOOR STIFF TO OPEN AND CLOSE

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

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

TOW BAR FITTED WITH BALL HITCH COVER

Pass 19 Oct 2007 153,605 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 153,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

both front tyres cracked but not exposing ply or cords

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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L56 OWY is a 1994 Audi 80 in Grey with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L56 OWY, 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 L56 OWY registered?

L56 OWY is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 18 February 1994.

Is L56 OWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L56 OWY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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