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L9 STH

1993 Audi 80

Green Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,521 mi
Last recorded106,521 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Audi 80136,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 STH
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 106,521 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 105,229 miles

engine has oil leak

small amount of blue smoke from exhaust.

Fail 25 Jun 2025 105,227 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid hydraulic brake unit on nearside of engine bay leaking brake fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure at nearside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine has oil leak

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

small amount of blue smoke from exhaust.

Pass 8 Jul 2024 102,221 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 99,503 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 96,335 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 96,335 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 94,221 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 94,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 92,499 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 92,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 89,784 miles

BOTH REAR INNER BRAKE HOSES PERISHING

N/S FRONT LOWER SWIVAL GAITER PERISHING

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE BECOMING LOW

O/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE BECOMING LOW

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S REAR A/ROLL LINK ROD BUSH

Pass 30 Jan 2018 87,225 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front BUMPER INSECURE

Fail 29 Jan 2018 87,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front BUMPER INSECURE

Pass 24 Jan 2017 83,966 miles

O/S FRONT TRACK ROD END HAS SLIGHT PLAY

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT LOWER SWIVAL

Pass 25 Jan 2016 81,535 miles

n/s rear a/roll link rod has slight play

Pass 23 Jan 2015 78,218 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 78,212 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE LOW

O/S REAR TYRE GETTING LOW

Pass 27 Jan 2014 75,466 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2014 75,466 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 72,862 miles

slight play in o/s front lower swival

Pass 26 Jan 2012 69,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 26 Jan 2012 69,943 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Jan 2011 67,415 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 60,274 miles

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

ehaust outer skins corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2009 57,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jan 2009 57,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 46,640 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 37,903 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 37,900 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (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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L9 STH is a 1993 Audi 80 in Green with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L9 STH, 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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L9 STH is a 1993 Audi 80, first registered on 16 September 1993.

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