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M255 OVS

1994 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,525 mi
Last recorded143,525 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM255 OVS
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 143,525 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 15 Jul 2011 143,523 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

front brake disc`s worn

Pass 5 Jul 2010 134,856 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 134,856 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Feb 2010 134,148 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)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2008 131,364 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 131,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 127,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 121,219 miles

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)

Oil leak

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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M255 OVS is a 1994 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M255 OVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M255 OVS?

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What year was M255 OVS registered?

M255 OVS is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M255 OVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M255 OVS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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