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M480 BNV

1994 Audi 80

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

165,574 mi
Last recorded165,574 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM480 BNV
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 165,574 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Head liming coming adrift.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Forded (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 158,897 miles

Engine cover slightly insecure

Engine covers / undertrays fitted, restricting inspection

Exhaust joint clamp corroded, Front section

Front subframe rear positioned bushes slightly worn

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension coil spring corroded

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle rubber bushes slightly worn. Nearside and Offside

Pass 28 Jun 2018 152,541 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. binding on nearside front brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion on exhaust joint clamp (front section)

front brake pads appear to have some wear inspection restricted by related components

interior mirror not fitted to windscreen

nearside rear lamp lense damaged

offside front antiroll bar dust cover deteriorated

oil leaking on transmission

rust - corrosion on underbody - underbody components

underbody - underbody components soiled restricting inspection

underbonnet covers underbody trays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 27 Jun 2018 152,539 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding nearside rear wheel bearing, tyre and road wheel inspection restricted due to binding brake (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective insecure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. binding on nearside front brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion on exhaust joint clamp (front section)

front brake pads appear to have some wear inspection restricted by related components

inspection of rear brake pads and brake discs restricted by related components

interior mirror not fitted to windscreen

nearside rear lamp lense damaged

offside front antiroll bar dust cover deteriorated

oil leaking on transmission

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met it would appear system requires service or repair

rust - corrosion on underbody - underbody components

underbody - underbody components soiled restricting inspection

underbonnet covers underbody trays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 12 Jul 2017 147,489 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 145,347 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 145,341 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 143,665 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 143,665 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)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 140,665 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 137,395 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 137,395 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 131,984 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 131,984 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 126,952 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 126,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 121,555 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 121,555 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 116,191 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 111,319 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 105,312 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 99,697 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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M480 BNV is a 1994 Audi 80 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 M480 BNV, 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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M480 BNV is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 13 September 1994.

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