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L946 UWV

1994 Audi 80

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,409 mi
Last recorded189,409 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL946 UWV
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 189,409 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit - tracking

windscreen chipped

Fail 17 Aug 2011 189,387 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit - tracking

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Sep 2010 183,116 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge - cracking to nearside rear tyre

offside front bumper insecure - offside front indicator lens damaged - windscreen chipped

offside rear door inoperative inside & out

Fail 16 Aug 2010 182,812 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

windscreen chipped - offside front washer part blocked - offside front bumper insecure - offside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2009 174,641 miles

Advise,stone chip windscreen,o\s\r door not opening,injector cleaner.

Fail 3 Aug 2009 174,388 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Advise,o\s\r door not opening,windscreen chipped.o\s\f door mirror cracked,wear front brake discs,play both rear wheel bearings,engine requires injector cleaner,o\s\f cv gaiter seaping.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 164,905 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear door cannot open from inside or out

windscreen chipped - nearside boot stay missing - nearside front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Fail 6 Aug 2008 164,658 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear door cannot open from inside or out

windscreen chipped - nearside boot stay missing - nearside front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Fail 6 Mar 2008 162,262 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2007 157,057 miles

Advise,rear wiper split,windscreen chipped,slight play o\s\f suspension,fuel line corroded,diesel yreatment required.

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 157,057 miles

Advise,rear wiper split,windscreen chipped,slight play o\s\f suspension,fuel line corroded,diesel yreatment required.

Pass 27 Feb 2006 15,254 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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L946 UWV is a 1994 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 132,494 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 L946 UWV, 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 32 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L946 UWV registered?

L946 UWV is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 29 March 1994.

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