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M281 DNS

1994 Audi 80

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

22,810 mi
Last recorded22,810 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM281 DNS
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 22,810 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 228,802 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 217,983 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 207,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 207,511 miles

Fuel tank insecure offside strap (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 190,162 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 185,502 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 185,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 117,921 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 173,255 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 166,683 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 166,639 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 158,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 158,272 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 149,453 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 141,189 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 141,108 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 131,614 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 131,538 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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M281 DNS is a 1994 Audi 80 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 M281 DNS, 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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M281 DNS is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 2 September 1994.

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