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M490 CDS

1994 Audi 80

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,727 mi
Last recorded76,727 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM490 CDS
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2013 76,727 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 75,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 75,324 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 74,089 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

bodywork and underside in a poor condition

front brake discs pitted

fuel pipes corroded advise replacement

Fail 30 Dec 2010 74,067 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

bodywork and underside in a poor condition

front brake discs pitted

fuel pipes corroded advise replacement

Fail 22 Nov 2010 73,586 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bodywork and underside in a poor condition

front brake discs pitted and worn

front brakes siezed

fuel pipes corroded

unable to check front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Nov 2009 71,346 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 71,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 69,633 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 69,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Outer Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2007 67,522 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 65,071 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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M490 CDS is a 1994 Audi 80 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M490 CDS, 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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M490 CDS is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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