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M408 TAW

1994 Audi 80

Purple Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,075 mi
Last recorded172,075 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM408 TAW
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 172,075 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 170,551 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 167,160 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear tyres have age related cracks

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel strap mounting area is rusty

nearside rear tyre is low on edges

offside front wing is rusty

Fail 3 Jun 2015 167,160 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear tyres have age related cracks

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel strap mounting area is rusty

nearside rear tyre is low on edges

offside front wing is rusty

Pass 29 May 2014 159,998 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 155,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 153,912 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 152,147 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 149,035 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 149,035 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 143,889 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 143,889 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M408 TAW is a 1994 Audi 80 in Purple with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M408 TAW, 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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M408 TAW is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 18 August 1994.

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