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M262 MCY

1994 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

179,493 mi
Last recorded179,493 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM262 MCY
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 179,493 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s + o/s front brake discs wearing

Fail 19 Nov 2010 179,492 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s + o/s front brake discs wearing

Pass 4 Aug 2009 166,787 miles

o/s wing morror damaged, play in o/s front anti roll bar link, n/s c.v.boot cracking, n/s rear brakes binding, rear brake pads wearing thin, front subframe rusty, o/s front tyre uneven wear

Pass 30 Jul 2008 152,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake balance at 24%

seat belt clips fitted, wheel nuts not visible, n/s c.v.boot heavy cracking

Fail 25 Jul 2008 152,734 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

seat belt clips fitted, wheel nuts not visible, n/s c.v.boot heavy cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2007 141,156 miles

see vt 30, centre exhaust blow

Fail 25 Jul 2007 141,130 miles

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

wheel nuts not visible, sill covers fitted, c.v.boots cracking, multi guards fitted, minor o/s rear bearing noise

Pass 4 Aug 2006 130,516 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 130,516 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

c.v.boots cracking

under guard and arch guards fitted

wheel nuts not visible

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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M262 MCY is a 1994 Audi 80 in Blue 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 M262 MCY, 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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M262 MCY is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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