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L897 MBD

1993 Audi 80

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,744 mi
Last recorded146,744 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1993 Audi 80136,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL897 MBD
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 146,744 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 146,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel cap seal cracked

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jul 2008 138,953 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 138,953 miles

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

fuel pipes at rear corroded and damp

Pass 5 Jul 2007 130,891 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 122,819 miles

free play in handbrake cable

wear on both front tyre inner edges borderline

Pass 7 Jul 2005 115,664 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 115,557 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear petrol pipes near tank look damp

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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L897 MBD is a 1993 Audi 80 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L897 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 L897 MBD registered?

L897 MBD is a 1993 Audi 80, first registered on 16 September 1993.

Is L897 MBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L897 MBD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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