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L889 GNT

1993 Audi 80

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

274,735 mi
Last recorded274,735 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 1993 Audi 80136,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2024 274,735 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 267,849 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 262,857 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 256,200 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 251,247 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 246,156 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber platform corroded

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 246,156 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber platform corroded

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 240,609 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 240,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 235,045 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 235,045 miles

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 228,632 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 228,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 220,732 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 215,012 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 207,747 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 207,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 204,283 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 200,110 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 196,081 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 196,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 191,207 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 183,135 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 175,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 175,066 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 168,263 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 157,363 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 157,363 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 GNT 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 67.9%.

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 GNT, 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 L889 GNT registered?

L889 GNT is a 1993 Audi 80, first registered on 1 October 1993.

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