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M299 RFA

1994 Audi 80

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

139,182 mi
Last recorded139,182 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM299 RFA
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 139,182 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine damp with oil

exhaust corroding

front sub frame corroding

front suspension generally corroding

rear sub frame corroding

under tray

Pass 7 Oct 2024 137,222 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Headlamp deteriorating

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to underside

Under-trays

Pass 28 Sep 2023 135,792 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2022 143,744 miles

Slight oil leak

Surface corrosion to front and rear sub-frames

Under-trays fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2022 134,738 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak

Surface corrosion to front and rear sub-frames

Under-trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2021 130,036 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 130,036 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 126,657 miles

Fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion.

Pass 11 Oct 2018 123,644 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both age cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect requires attention (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play advanced movement, requires attention (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer some age cracking to CV gaiter

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt age cracked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

dipstick tube damaged

fuel pipes corroded, requires attention

fuel tank straps corroded

small stone chips in windscreen

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 16 Oct 2017 120,375 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

fuel pipes corroded

slight damage to n/s/r outer sill

Fail 8 Sep 2017 120,296 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both wishbones (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both wishbone inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear flexi hose has some dampness

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion to suspension components

handbrake lever tight in operation

parts of exhaust corroded and poorly supported

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Jan 2016 109,130 miles

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

Centre exhaust mounting not located, but system adequately supported

Dip stick tube broken.

Fail 8 Jan 2016 109,130 miles

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

Centre exhaust mounting not located, but system adequately supported

Dip stick tube broken.

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 103,621 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2014 103,621 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2013 98,294 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2013 98,177 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 91,849 miles

battery loose

Fail 24 May 2012 91,849 miles

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

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

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

battery loose.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 82,963 miles

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

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

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Jun 2010 70,785 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 68,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 68,397 miles

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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M299 RFA is a 1994 Audi 80 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 M299 RFA, 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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M299 RFA is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 5 August 1994.

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