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M488 TJO

1995 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,234 mi
Last recorded128,234 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1995 Audi 80133,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM488 TJO
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 128,234 miles

exhaust system corroded

front and rear suspension and brake components corroded

minor oil leak

nearside rear tyre deteriorated on sidewalls

stone chip in zone A but does not affect the drivers view of the road

Fail 1 Aug 2017 128,234 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system corroded

front and rear suspension and brake components corroded

minor oil leak

nearside rear tyre deteriorated on sidewalls

stone chip in zone A but does not affect the drivers view of the road

Pass 4 Jun 2016 123,736 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 123,732 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Feb 2015 121,475 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 121,475 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 117,010 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 112,578 miles

Both rear axle bushes are worn

OSF brake disc is in a poor condition

Fail 24 Jan 2013 112,577 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Both rear axle bushes are worn

OSF brake disc is in a poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2012 108,980 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 108,980 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 104,192 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 98,994 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 91,795 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 83,936 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 76,772 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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M488 TJO is a 1995 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 M488 TJO, 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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M488 TJO is a 1995 Audi 80, first registered on 13 January 1995.

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