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L889 BTA

1993 Audi 80

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

101,755 mi
Last recorded101,755 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1993 Audi 80136,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL889 BTA
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 101,755 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls damaged

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive unable to fully inspect due to engine covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs pitted

offside and nearside front shock absorber upper mounts deteriorated

slight play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Fail 28 May 2024 101,755 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls damaged

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

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive unable to fully inspect due to engine covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs pitted

offside and nearside front shock absorber upper mounts deteriorated

slight play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Mar 2023 101,755 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

slight oil leaks

slight play in both front shocker top mounts

vehicle appears to be toeing in excessively - adjustment required

Fail 20 Mar 2023 101,755 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

slight oil leaks

slight play in both front shocker top mounts

vehicle appears to be toeing in excessively - adjustment required

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 101,766 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 101,756 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 101,755 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 101,755 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

park brake requirements only just met

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 101,755 miles

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

Rear centre seat belt missing.

Pass 3 May 2017 101,755 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 101,755 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (2.7.3)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 101,755 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Front esp near side. (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 92,692 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 83,081 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 83,081 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 73,292 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2012 63,553 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 57,052 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 50,473 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 49,913 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 49,513 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 48,932 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 48,045 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 47,028 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 47,028 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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L889 BTA is a 1993 Audi 80 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 L889 BTA, 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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L889 BTA is a 1993 Audi 80, first registered on 30 September 1993.

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