CarVerify

Free Car Check

L974 UAP

1994 Audi 80

Grey Petrol 2598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

209,907 mi
Last recorded209,907 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL974 UAP
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 209,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 199,151 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 198,787 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 198,785 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 198,784 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 197,297 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 197,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn left and right bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 195,190 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded corrosion present/developing ()

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play Mac Pherson Strut top mounts O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 195,190 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded corrosion present/developing ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play Mac Pherson Strut top mounts O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 190,968 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

drivers seat fore & aft movement slightly stiff

Fail 15 Oct 2018 190,968 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end castellated nut split pin (2.1.3 (d))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

drivers seat fore & aft movement slightly stiff

front fog lamps N/W

Pass 2 Nov 2017 186,250 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel tank heat shield excessively corroded, but still secure

Fail 1 Nov 2017 186,250 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel tank heat shield excessively corroded, but still secure

Pass 20 Oct 2016 180,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension bushes very noisy but no excess play found

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 180,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Brake warning possible defective?

Engine breather hoses perished and spliting

Nearside Front Lower Suspension bushes very noisy but no excess play found

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***STRONG ADVISE*** (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 174,140 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 174,140 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 165,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine breather pipe broken but been repaired with tape

slight play in both rear hubs

Pass 15 Nov 2013 156,236 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 150,723 miles

Battery partially insecure

Corrosion present/developing fuel pipes

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 150,723 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery partially insecure

Corrosion present/developing fuel pipes

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 142,422 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 142,422 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 133,234 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 124,405 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 124,405 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 114,234 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 114,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 103,942 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 103,942 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 95,804 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 95,804 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 87,694 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 87,694 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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
Full Audi 80 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L974 UAP is a 1994 Audi 80 in Grey with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 L974 UAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L974 UAP?

You can check the full history of L974 UAP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L974 UAP registered?

L974 UAP is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 28 March 1994.

Is L974 UAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L974 UAP shows 34 tests with a 55.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L974 UAP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L974 UAP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.