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L609 RDT

1994 Audi 80

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

240,964 mi
Last recorded240,964 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL609 RDT
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2017 240,964 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 239,098 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 239,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 234,235 miles

fuel pipes very corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2014 234,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

fuel pipes very corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 226,540 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 226,538 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 219,758 miles

dash illimination some n/w

rear suspension areas corroding

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 219,754 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

dash illimination some n/w

rear suspension areas corroding

Pass 21 Sep 2011 211,541 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leaks

rear brake discs worn

Fail 20 Sep 2011 211,537 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leaks

rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Sep 2010 199,184 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 199,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Both rear tyres perished.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 191,988 miles

fuel pipes rusty

n/s front wing corroded

o/s front outer cv boot has very very slight leak of grease

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2009 191,987 miles

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

air leak

fuel pipes rusty

n/s front wing corroded

o/s front outer cv boot has very very slight leak of grease

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2008 175,479 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion rear brake hose unions

slight corrosion rear fuel pipes

Pass 3 Oct 2007 173,130 miles

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

corrosion rear fuel pipes

Fail 3 Oct 2007 173,130 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion rear fuel pipes

Pass 25 Sep 2006 171,549 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 171,475 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion rear brake hose unions ans brake pipes.

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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L609 RDT is a 1994 Audi 80 in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 L609 RDT, 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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L609 RDT is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 17 May 1994.

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