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L962 UNP

1993 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,477 mi
Last recorded164,477 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1993 Audi 80136,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL962 UNP
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 164,477 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 164,477 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 164,477 miles

Blue smoke from exhaust

Both c/v boots have deep cracks

Nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 2 Aug 2010 164,477 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Blue smoke from exhaust

Both c/v boots have deep cracks

Nail in n/s rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 164,477 miles

Fewrrules corroding on various flexi-hoses

Fail 24 Jul 2009 164,477 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fewrrules corroding on various flexi-hoses

Fail 18 Jul 2008 164,477 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine burning oil

movement in both front strut top mounts

Pass 18 Jul 2008 164,477 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine burning oil

movement in both front strut top mounts

Pass 24 Jul 2007 161,514 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

movement in o/s and n/s front suspension strut top mount

Fail 10 Jul 2007 161,459 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

centre exhaust clamps rusted,broken

engine will not idle,suggest early attention

movement in o/s and n/s front suspension strut top mounts

Fail 26 Jul 2006 158,166 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake imbalance close to maximum

front discs rusting on inside edges

Pass 26 Jul 2006 158,166 miles

front brake imbalance close to maximum

front discs rusting on inside edges

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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L962 UNP is a 1993 Audi 80 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L962 UNP, 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 L962 UNP registered?

L962 UNP is a 1993 Audi 80, first registered on 13 August 1993.

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