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M489 FWR

1995 Audi 80

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,713 mi
Last recorded200,713 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 1995 Audi 80133,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM489 FWR
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 200,713 miles

Central Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 196,515 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive possible power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 192,481 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 192,481 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 190,647 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 190,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 190,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2014 190,364 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust heat shield insicure. rear exhaust sleeve corroded.

Fail 17 Nov 2014 190,364 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust heat shield insicure. rear exhaust sleeve corroded.

Pass 27 Dec 2013 186,206 miles

rear exhaust clamp cracked.

Fail 23 Dec 2013 186,203 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust clamp cracked.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 180,769 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre on 3mms.

Fail 12 Dec 2012 180,769 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre on 3mms.

Pass 4 Jan 2012 175,026 miles

front and rear brake discs badly corroded on the inside.

Pass 29 Dec 2010 167,285 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 160,596 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 160,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 152,401 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear fuel pipes corroding.n/s front inner c.v gaiter spliting.

Pass 28 Dec 2007 144,571 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 144,571 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor splitting

Pass 22 Dec 2006 132,156 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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M489 FWR is a 1995 Audi 80 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M489 FWR, 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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M489 FWR is a 1995 Audi 80, first registered on 2 January 1995.

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The MOT history for M489 FWR shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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