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L989 OWF

1994 Audi 80

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

283,954 mi
Last recorded283,954 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL989 OWF
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 283,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule in front of axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule in front of axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 283,887 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values plate limit 1.10 failed 4.08 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule in front of axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule in front of axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 280,607 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 280,599 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 276,583 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 274,401 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 274,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 271,148 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 271,139 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 270,862 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 265,692 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 265,671 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 260,147 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 254,241 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 248,350 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 244,172 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 239,476 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 231,472 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 222,844 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 211,450 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 193,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 177,157 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 160,492 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Jun 2008 160,477 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 May 2007 144,920 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 134,562 miles

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

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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L989 OWF is a 1994 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 L989 OWF, 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

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What year was L989 OWF registered?

L989 OWF is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 28 March 1994.

Is L989 OWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L989 OWF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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