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M492 BWV

1994 Audi 80

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,096 mi
Last recorded160,096 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM492 BWV
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 160,096 miles

Slight corrosion front suspension subframe, front struts, offside front suspension wishbone, rear axle & rear exhaust silencer skin. Slight wear front strut bearings, nearside track rod end & rear axle bushes

Fail 31 Aug 2011 159,865 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Slight corrosion front suspension subframe, front struts, offside front suspension wishbone, rear axle & rear exhaust silencer skin. Slight wear front strut bearings, nearside track rod end & rear axle bushes

Pass 15 Sep 2010 153,799 miles

Slight corrosion front suspension subframe, struts, fuel pipes & offside front suspension wishbone. Slight wear front strut bearings. Slight drag offside front brake.

Fail 3 Sep 2010 153,577 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded/worn but not in such a condition that they are seriously weakened. Slight corrosion front suspension subframe, struts, fuel pipes & offside front suspension wishbone. Slight wear strut bearings.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 146,847 miles

Slight corrosion front suspension subframe, front suspension struts & fuel pipes. Slight play in front suspension strut upper attatchments/bearings.

Fail 27 Aug 2009 146,787 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Slight corrosion front suspension subframe, front suspension struts & fuel pipes. Slight play in front suspension strut upper attatchments/bearings.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 139,234 miles

rear o/s and rear n/s tyres approaching prescribed limits replacement imminent

Pass 8 Sep 2007 135,608 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 126,404 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 117,712 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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M492 BWV is a 1994 Audi 80 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M492 BWV, 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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M492 BWV is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 26 August 1994.

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