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M480 LVV

1995 Audi 80

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,816 mi
Last recorded128,816 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1995 Audi 80133,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM480 LVV
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 128,816 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 128,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 122,082 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 117,587 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 117,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 113,816 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 106,804 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 106,804 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 107,982 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2010 104,131 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 104,128 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2009 95,535 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 95,531 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 87,812 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 81,031 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 81,031 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 80,059 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 80,059 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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 LVV is a 1995 Audi 80 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M480 LVV, 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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M480 LVV is a 1995 Audi 80, first registered on 19 May 1995.

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