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M383 RKJ

1995 Audi 80

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

254,536 mi
Last recorded254,536 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1995 Audi 80133,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM383 RKJ
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 254,536 miles

Nearside Front Upper lift in mount / in spec/

Offside Front slight bind pads low and brake discs rusting inner face

Offside Rear tyre worn to wear bands and nail in tyre

front tyres 195/60/15 rear tyres 195/65/15

front wiper clearance just in spec requires rear wiper blade

rear parking brake effort low just in spec 16 per/cent

Pass 26 Sep 2016 243,424 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fuel pipe rusting

front tyres 195/60/15 rear tyres 195/65/15

parking brake effort low

parking brake just met required standard not locking

Fail 20 Sep 2016 243,215 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fuel pipe rusting

front tyres 195/60/15 rear tyres 195/65/15

parking brake effort low

Pass 9 Sep 2015 230,550 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper noisey bearing

Offside Rear parking brake low on effort

Pass 22 Sep 2014 220,344 miles

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

n/s/r tyre and o/s/f tyre worn close to wear bands

rear brake inbalance 16 percent

rear fuel pipe rusting

rear tyres 195/65/15 front tyres 195/60/15

Fail 15 Sep 2014 220,185 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre and o/s/f tyre worn close to wear bands

rear brake inbalance 16 percent

rear fuel pipe rusting

rear tyres 195/65/15 front tyres 195/60/15

Pass 23 Sep 2013 209,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 208,988 miles

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

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

o/s/f suspenion top mount noisey

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

hub caps missing

key locking barrel missing from o/s/f door

Pass 24 Sep 2012 197,046 miles

air bag light showing

emissions just in spec

hub caps missing

Fail 17 Sep 2012 197,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

air bag light showing

emissions just in spec

hub caps missing

Pass 27 Sep 2011 182,917 miles

hub caps missing engine noisey when cold both front discsworn and ridged

n/s/r brake hose cracking

Fail 21 Sep 2011 182,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

hub caps missing engine noisey when cold both front discsworn and ridged

n/s/r brake hose cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2010 174,261 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 174,160 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

O/S/R FUEL PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 163,615 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 163,513 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVENLY ON INNER EDGES

Pass 18 Sep 2008 149,579 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S & N/S FRONT LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSHES

Pass 14 Sep 2007 134,556 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 134,486 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 121,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2006 121,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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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M383 RKJ is a 1995 Audi 80 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 133,786 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 M383 RKJ, 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 31 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M383 RKJ is a 1995 Audi 80, first registered on 3 March 1995.

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