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L596 GDB

1994 Audi 80

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,960 mi
Last recorded133,960 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2007
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL596 GDB
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2007 133,960 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 133,944 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

general chassis corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2006 131,458 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 131,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise nail in offside front tyre

advise wipers fouling eachother

advise wipers not self parking

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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L596 GDB is a 1994 Audi 80 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L596 GDB, 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 L596 GDB registered?

L596 GDB is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 14 February 1994.

Is L596 GDB safe to buy?

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