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L871 MBD

1993 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,629 mi
Last recorded95,629 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 Audi 80136,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL871 MBD
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2007 95,629 miles

Both rear shocks are corroded

Both rear axle bushes have play

Both rear coil springs are corroded

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

engine dip stick is missing

Fail 27 Oct 2007 95,609 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Both rear axle bushes have play

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Both rear shocks are corroded

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

Park / hand brake feels stiff

Pass 7 Sep 2006 93,500 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 93,500 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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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L871 MBD is a 1993 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L871 MBD, 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 L871 MBD registered?

L871 MBD is a 1993 Audi 80, first registered on 1 October 1993.

Is L871 MBD safe to buy?

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