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M285 DNS

1994 Audi 80

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,169 mi
Last recorded132,169 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM285 DNS
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2008 132,169 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 132,169 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 122,116 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 122,116 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 111,888 miles

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

nearside front top suspension strut mount worn

offside front wishbone worn'

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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M285 DNS is a 1994 Audi 80 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M285 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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What year was M285 DNS registered?

M285 DNS is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 4 October 1994.

Is M285 DNS safe to buy?

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