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M537 JDW

1994 Audi 80

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

223,875 mi
Last recorded223,875 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM537 JDW
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 223,875 miles

slight perishing in o/s/f drive shaft gatter

slight play in n/s and o/s/f wheel bearings

Fail 10 Sep 2010 223,868 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight perishing in o/s/f drive shaft gatter

slight play in n/s and o/s/f wheel bearings

Pass 4 Sep 2009 216,909 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

center exhaust mounting perished

slight end float in n/s and o/s/rear wheel bearings

Fail 3 Sep 2009 216,909 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

center exhaust mounting perished

slight end float in n/s and o/s/rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Sep 2008 209,582 miles

engine smoking slightly at idle

heavy flaking corrosion on o/s of front sub-frame

slight fluid leak from o/s front shock absorber

slight play in n/s and o/s front suspension strut top mountings

slight play in n/s and o/s rear wheel bearings

slight scuffing in o/s front safety belt webbing

Fail 6 Sep 2008 209,581 miles

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

engine smoking slightly at idle

heavy flaking corrosion on o/s of front sub-frame

slight fluid leak from o/s front shock absorber

slight play in n/s and o/s front suspension strut top mountings

slight play in n/s and o/s rear wheel bearings

slight scuffing in o/s front safety belt webbing

Pass 7 Sep 2007 202,266 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 202,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in n/s/and o/s/front subframe mountings

Pass 5 Sep 2006 194,618 miles

advisories apply to M.O.T. test number: 304544746207

Fail 1 Sep 2006 194,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

water leaking from water pump

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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M537 JDW is a 1994 Audi 80 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M537 JDW, 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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What year was M537 JDW registered?

M537 JDW is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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