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L829 SUA

1994 Audi 80

Red Petrol 2296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,798 mi
Last recorded188,798 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL829 SUA
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,296cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 188,798 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 188,532 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 188,089 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 187,882 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 187,667 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 187,667 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 187,501 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 187,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 187,114 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 186,790 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 186,753 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 186,147 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 184,229 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 183,322 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 182,763 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

exhaust front exhaust clamp deteriated and becoming insercure.

front wiper blades deteriated but still clearing screen at present.

nearside and offside front brake disc inner surfaces deteriating/corroded.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 181,929 miles

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

Oil leak

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 11 Sep 2012 181,929 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 6 Sep 2011 181,356 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to chassis

Fail 2 Sep 2011 181,356 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to chassis

Pass 16 Sep 2010 179,495 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 166,548 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both front anti roll bar link boots split

Pass 14 Oct 2008 158,620 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 150,636 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 144,216 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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L829 SUA is a 1994 Audi 80 in Red with a 2,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L829 SUA, 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 L829 SUA registered?

L829 SUA is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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