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M266 UWE

1994 Audi 80

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

196,876 mi
Last recorded196,876 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM266 UWE
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 196,876 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 196,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 185,790 miles

metal fuel pipes very rusty in places

n/s/f drop link ball joint rubber split

n/s/f lower ball joint rubber split

rear exhaust box rusty & weak

Fail 19 Feb 2008 185,790 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

metal fuel pipes very rusty in places

n/s/f drop link ball joint rubber split

n/s/f lower ball joint rubber split

rear exhaust box rusty & weak

Pass 19 Feb 2007 176,813 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 176,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 167,932 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 167,932 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s & n/s/f tyres close to legal limit †n/s/f outer cv boot cracked †nail in o/s/f tyre †rear exhaust box rusty & weak

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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M266 UWE is a 1994 Audi 80 in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M266 UWE, 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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What year was M266 UWE registered?

M266 UWE is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 10 November 1994.

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