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M487 BNV

1994 Audi 80

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

201,032 mi
Last recorded201,032 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM487 BNV
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2009 201,032 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2009 200,873 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2008 193,775 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs corroding

front subframe corroding and bushs slightly worn

fuel pipes corroding

nearside rear indicator lens broken

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

rear exhaust corroding

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 9 Dec 2008 193,775 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs corroding

front subframe corroding and bushs slightly worn

fuel pipes corroding

nearside rear indicator lens broken

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

rear exhaust corroding

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Dec 2007 182,336 miles

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

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

front anti roll bar link arm rubber boots split

front brake discs corroding

front sub frame corroding

fuel pipes corroding at the rear

offside front windscreen washer blocked

offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroding

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 20 Dec 2007 182,336 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

front anti roll bar link arm rubber boots split

front brake discs corroding

front sub frame corroding

fuel pipes corroding at the rear

offside front windscreen washer blocked

offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroding

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 31 Oct 2006 170,008 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 169,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

damage to nearside front tyre side wall

nearside and offside front brake discs corroding

offside front brake flexi hose perishing and mount partly broken

Pass 28 Oct 2005 163,526 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 163,524 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

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

rear exhaust box corroding

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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M487 BNV is a 1994 Audi 80 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 M487 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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What year was M487 BNV registered?

M487 BNV is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 13 September 1994.

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