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M197 GNR

1994 Audi 80

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,664 mi
Last recorded135,664 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM197 GNR
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 135,664 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 135,663 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 128,710 miles

O/S and N/S top suspention mounts have slight play

Slight oil smoke from exhaust

Fail 22 Oct 2012 128,708 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S and N/S top suspention mounts have slight play

Slight oil smoke from exhaust

Pass 17 Oct 2011 120,228 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 112,157 miles

front flexi brake hoses cracking

fuel lines corroded

slight play in front suspension tops

Pass 21 Oct 2009 104,335 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 104,335 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 96,948 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 96,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 88,385 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 88,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 81,781 miles

nearside front tyre tread near limit and cut to sidewall.

Pass 1 Nov 2005 76,942 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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M197 GNR is a 1994 Audi 80 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M197 GNR, 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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M197 GNR is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 1 October 1994.

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