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M161 BCL

1995 Audi 80

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,918 mi
Last recorded183,918 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2007
Typical for 1995 Audi 80133,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM161 BCL
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2007 183,918 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 183,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 173,697 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 173,596 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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
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M161 BCL is a 1995 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 133,786 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 M161 BCL, 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 31 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 M161 BCL?

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What year was M161 BCL registered?

M161 BCL is a 1995 Audi 80, first registered on 1 February 1995.

Is M161 BCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M161 BCL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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