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M485 BWV

1994 Audi 80

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,131 mi
Last recorded71,131 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM485 BWV
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 71,131 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear sub-frame showing corrosion

front brake discs showing corrosion inner face

fuel pipe at rear showing corrosion

fuel tank straps showing corrosion

nearside rear hub has slight play

rear brake flexis showing deterioration

rear exhaust section showing deterioration

Pass 20 May 2011 70,500 miles

both front lower rear suspension arm bushes showing deterioration

both front tyres have slight cracks on sidewall

bront brake flexible ferrules both sides showing deterioration

front chassis showing corrosion

rear exhaust first skin showing deterioration

rear suspension arm bushes both sides showing deterioration

Pass 17 Dec 2009 70,214 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres showing slight cracks on outer tread

both rea sub-frame mounting bushes showing corrosion

exhaust back section showing slight corrosion

front sub-frame showing corrosion

nearside rear hub has slight play

Pass 17 Dec 2008 68,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres showing slight cracks on outer side wall

front cross-member showing signs of corrosion

nearside front upper brake flexi hose has slight cracks

Fail 8 Dec 2008 68,717 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres showing slight cracks on outer side wall

front cross-member showing signs of corrosion

nearside front upper brake flexi hose has slight cracks

Pass 20 Dec 2007 66,483 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 66,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 65,945 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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M485 BWV is a 1994 Audi 80 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M485 BWV, 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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M485 BWV is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 26 August 1994.

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