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M48 ALC

1994 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

148,907 mi
Last recorded148,907 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM48 ALC
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 148,907 miles

Nearside Front outer cv boot perished

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front outer cv boot perished

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2025 147,151 miles

parking brake just met requirements at 16%

Pass 20 Mar 2024 144,556 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 41,987 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 142,952 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 139,196 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 134,911 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 132,835 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 132,828 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 130,468 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 130,468 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking under car (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 128,525 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 122,231 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 115,437 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 114,863 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 114,863 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 112,317 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 111,970 miles

catalytic convertor made need replacing for next mot test

Pass 18 Jul 2012 108,426 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 105,930 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 105,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 101,845 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 97,901 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 97,901 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 92,690 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 92,688 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 87,793 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 83,691 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 76,662 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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M48 ALC is a 1994 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 M48 ALC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M48 ALC registered?

M48 ALC is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M48 ALC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M48 ALC shows 29 tests with a 79.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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