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M522 BWV

1994 Audi 80

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

195,874 mi
Last recorded195,874 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2007
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM522 BWV
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2007 195,874 miles

chip in o/s headlight

drivers seat belt slow to return

exhaust rear silencer corroding

front number plate cracked

front outer c.v boots perishing

fuel pipes heavily corroded

heavy engine oil leak

knocking from steering column

n/s/f tyre close to limit

play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 2 Feb 2007 195,874 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

chip in o/s headlight

drivers seat belt slow to return

exhaust rear silencer corroding

front number plate cracked

front outer c.v boots perishing

fuel pipes heavily corroded

heavy engine oil leak

knocking from steering column

n/s/f tyre close to limit

play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 17 Jan 2007 195,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chip in o/s headlight

drivers seat belt slow to return

front brake imbalance 20%

front outer c.v boots heavily perished

fuel pipes corroding

knocking from steering column

n/s/f tyre close to limit

play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Feb 2006 188,069 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 188,044 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes coroded

o/s no plate light dull

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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M522 BWV is a 1994 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M522 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M522 BWV?

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What year was M522 BWV registered?

M522 BWV is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 26 August 1994.

Is M522 BWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M522 BWV shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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