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M126 DHS

1994 Audi 80

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,019 mi
Last recorded103,019 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM126 DHS
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2012 103,019 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 99,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 99,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 97,192 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 97,187 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 93,670 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 93,668 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 92,237 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 92,237 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 91,161 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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M126 DHS is a 1994 Audi 80 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M126 DHS, 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 M126 DHS registered?

M126 DHS is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 30 August 1994.

Is M126 DHS safe to buy?

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