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L818 MKY

1993 Audi 80

Purple Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

168,443 mi
Last recorded168,443 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1993 Audi 80136,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL818 MKY
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 168,443 miles

os front wing edge corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2015 165,568 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 165,568 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 162,967 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 160,368 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 160,348 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 157,364 miles

SLIGHT PLAY NOTICED IN REARC HUBS

Fail 16 Mar 2012 157,364 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY NOTICED IN REARC HUBS

Pass 17 Mar 2011 151,800 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 151,800 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 145,685 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 145,685 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 138,300 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 138,300 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

FRONT TYRES ON 2MM BARS

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 131,644 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 131,644 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 125,495 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 125,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 118,304 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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L818 MKY is a 1993 Audi 80 in Purple with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1993 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 136,698 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 L818 MKY, 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 33 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L818 MKY registered?

L818 MKY is a 1993 Audi 80, first registered on 20 October 1993.

Is L818 MKY safe to buy?

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