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M278 FVK

1994 Audi 80

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

90,354 mi
Last recorded90,354 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM278 FVK
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 90,354 miles
Fail 12 May 2024 90,293 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 89,046 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 86,185 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 86,004 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020
Pass 17 Oct 2018 81,438 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 78,758 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 78,758 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust clamp excessively corroded/broken

Pass 12 Oct 2016 77,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamps split (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush strut top mounts (2.7.4)

corrosion on front discs

Fail 10 Oct 2016 77,690 miles

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

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamps split (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush strut top mounts (2.7.4)

corrosion on front discs

Pass 6 Oct 2015 74,447 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 74,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 69,426 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 63,471 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 58,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

standard play in top mtgs on front suspension with the wheels suspended

wear in locating pin on main hand control lever

Fail 7 Nov 2012 58,513 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery not secure

standard play in top mtgs on front suspension with the wheels suspended

wear in locating pin on main hand control lever

Pass 30 Nov 2011 56,425 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 53,835 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 2 Nov 2010 53,835 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 51,490 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 49,759 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 47,221 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 43,428 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 39,673 miles

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

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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M278 FVK is a 1994 Audi 80 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 M278 FVK, 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

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What year was M278 FVK registered?

M278 FVK is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 10 November 1994.

Is M278 FVK safe to buy?

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