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L880 HEC

1993 Audi 80

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

229,173 mi
Last recorded229,173 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 1993 Audi 80136,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL880 HEC
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 229,173 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 229,173 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 228,483 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 228,483 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 224,572 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 213,545 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 211,830 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both rear axle bushes heavily deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2020 211,824 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both rear axle bushes heavily deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2019 211,824 miles

both park brakes low performance

Pass 13 Nov 2018 211,821 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both park brakes low performance

Fail 13 Nov 2018 211,821 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both park brakes low performance

Pass 3 Nov 2017 211,821 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 211,821 miles

Offside Front Headlamp image poor

Pass 5 Nov 2015 209,670 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 201,091 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 192,825 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2013 192,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

alternator belt worn, ready to snap

both main front to rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 186,214 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 179,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 17,172 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 166,284 miles

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 158,005 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 158,004 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 49,596 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 140,287 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 140,287 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 131,025 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 131,019 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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L880 HEC is a 1993 Audi 80 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L880 HEC, 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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L880 HEC is a 1993 Audi 80, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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