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M229 MBE

1994 Audi 80

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,255 mi
Last recorded96,255 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM229 MBE
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 96,255 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 96,253 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 92,821 miles

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

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

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

steering components slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 85,736 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exchaust corroded

generalcorrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 84,182 miles

Exhaust corroded & weak

general corrosion to underside of body & suspension componants

Fail 25 Jul 2014 84,182 miles

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

Exhaust corroded & weak

general corrosion to underside of body & suspension componants

Pass 29 Jul 2013 80,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2012 77,389 miles

Front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner faces

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 77,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner faces

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 74,223 miles

front discs worn and corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2011 74,197 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs worn and corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2010 72,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake dics in a poor condition

Fail 1 Jul 2010 72,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake dics in a poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2009 66,148 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 53,931 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 53,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 51,085 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 48,067 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED N/S/R

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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M229 MBE is a 1994 Audi 80 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M229 MBE, 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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M229 MBE is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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