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L781 XBD

1994 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

171,982 mi
Last recorded171,982 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL781 XBD
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 171,982 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 171,982 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 170,497 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

parking brake performance only just met limit.

Fail 15 Aug 2016 170,497 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

parking brake performance only just met limit.

Pass 14 Aug 2015 167,993 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides [forward] (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides [forward] (3.6.B.4e)

noisey engine component

Pass 7 Aug 2014 164,624 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 159,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre tread scrubbed on outer edge

Fail 24 Jul 2013 159,088 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre tread scrubbed on outer edge

Pass 18 Jul 2012 153,628 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

some wear to front brake discs

Pass 2 Aug 2011 148,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre tread depth low

Pass 13 Aug 2010 142,143 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 142,143 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 136,836 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 136,836 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2008 131,982 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 131,982 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 125,160 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 125,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 117,383 miles

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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L781 XBD is a 1994 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 L781 XBD, 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 L781 XBD registered?

L781 XBD is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 21 July 1994.

Is L781 XBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L781 XBD shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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