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L869 JHH

1993 Audi 80

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests35 (17 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate48.6%

Mileage

152,760 mi
Last recorded152,760 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 1993 Audi 80136,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL869 JHH
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 18 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2024 152,760 miles

Central Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 151,943 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 151,153 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 151,153 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 150,379 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 150,379 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 148,178 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 148,178 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 142,515 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 142,515 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 14 May 2018 142,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2017 136,854 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 136,854 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 132,313 miles

water leek

Fail 7 Jun 2016 132,313 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

water leek

Pass 2 Jun 2015 126,671 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 126,671 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 117,636 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 May 2013 110,825 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 110,825 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 106,160 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 106,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2011 102,191 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 102,179 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 98,946 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 98,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 94,992 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 94,992 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2008 90,212 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 90,212 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 90,212 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 85,217 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 85,215 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 81,141 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 81,141 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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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L869 JHH is a 1993 Audi 80 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.6%.

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 L869 JHH, 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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L869 JHH is a 1993 Audi 80, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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