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L738 GDB

1994 Audi 80

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,685 mi
Last recorded181,685 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL738 GDB
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 181,685 miles

brake warning light comes on when near side rear foot brake is applied (brake pad low ?)

front brake inbalence near limit.

near side and off side rear brake ferrals corroded to the limit.

near side front top suspension mount play on the limit.

off side front sub frame rear bush soft.

off side front tyre worn to the legal limit on edges of tread.

rear fuel lines badly corroded.

slight play in near side front lower suspension arm rear bush .

Fail 6 Jul 2009 181,685 miles

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

brake warning light comes on when near side rear foot brake is applied (brake pad low ?)

front brake inbalence near limit.

near side and off side rear brake ferrals corroded to the limit.

near side front top suspension mount play on the limit.

off side front sub frame rear bush soft.

off side front tyre worn to the legal limit on edges of tread.

rear fuel lines badly corroded.

slight play in near side front lower suspension arm rear bush .

Fail 1 Dec 2008 181,632 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO THE LEGAL LIMIT ON EDGES OF TREAD .

near side front suspension top mount has play in it to the limit.

off side front sub frame rear bush soft .

rear exhaust box clamps badly corroded.

slight play in near side front lower arm rear bush.

small leak in centre to rear joint section of exhaust .

Pass 19 Sep 2007 177,609 miles

all brake discs corroded

slight lateral movement in n/s front suspension top mounting but not considered excessive

slight leaks from exhaust front pipe to cat clamp & centre to rear sections

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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L738 GDB is a 1994 Audi 80 in Green with a 2,598cc 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 L738 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 L738 GDB registered?

L738 GDB is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 25 April 1994.

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