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L839 GKX

1993 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,418 mi
Last recorded113,418 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Audi 80136,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL839 GKX
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 113,418 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 113,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 109,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 106,035 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 101,990 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension components all round corroded.

Fail 8 Dec 2022 101,912 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension components all round corroded.

Pass 1 Dec 2021 98,937 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 98,937 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 96,458 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 3 Dec 2020 96,458 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 Nov 2019 93,837 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 93,837 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 91,838 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 91,816 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 88,012 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 88,012 miles

Emissions not tested idle speed to high (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 82,823 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (front bush) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 82,822 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases requires resealing ? (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (front bush) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 77,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 77,279 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 72,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 72,892 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 66,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 60,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

carb base plate splitting

Fail 15 Oct 2012 60,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

carb base plate splitting

Pass 5 Oct 2011 54,557 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 54,330 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 48,898 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 41,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both wipers split but still clear windscreen effectively

Pass 4 Sep 2008 39,568 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 38,530 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 37,851 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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L839 GKX is a 1993 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 L839 GKX, 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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L839 GKX is a 1993 Audi 80, first registered on 25 August 1993.

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