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L85 PWE

1994 Audi 80

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

225,224 mi
Last recorded225,224 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL85 PWE
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 225,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2011 110,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

fuel pipe corroded .

Fail 23 Aug 2011 220,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

fuel pipe corroded .

Pass 11 Aug 2010 214,774 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 209,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 202,731 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 202,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 195,296 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 195,296 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 188,306 miles

nearside outer c.v boot kinked.

offside outer c.v boot cracked.

p.a.s fluid on min mark.

rear exhaust box rusty.

slight play in nearside front track rod end and boot split.

small bulge in offside front inner tyre wall.

Fail 9 Aug 2006 188,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside outer c.v boot kinked.

offside outer c.v boot cracked.

offside track rod end boot split.

p.a.s fluid on min mark.

rear exhaust box rusty.

slight play in nearside front track rod end and boot split.

small bulge in offside front inner wall.

Pass 10 Aug 2005 173,454 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bolts around down pipe to cat joint rusty

slight play in nearside front top mount

Fail 10 Aug 2005 173,450 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bolts around down pipe to cat joint rusty

slight play in nearside front top mount

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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L85 PWE is a 1994 Audi 80 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L85 PWE, 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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L85 PWE is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 14 June 1994.

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