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M492 KHO

1994 Audi 80

Black Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,549 mi
Last recorded118,549 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM492 KHO
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2025 118,549 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 118,520 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 118,508 miles

Emissions not tested Coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 118,324 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 118,314 miles

Emissions not tested coolant leak (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 115,895 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 115,277 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 115,275 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 114,230 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 114,228 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 112,848 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 111,723 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 111,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 110,276 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 109,753 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 109,753 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 108,942 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 106,469 miles

ENGINE OIL COOLER CORRODED ON PIPE CONNECTIONS & MOUNTINGS CORRODED

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 102,646 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 96,469 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 KHO is a 1994 Audi 80 in Black with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KHO, 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 KHO is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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