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M53 CMR

1994 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

195,283 mi
Last recorded195,283 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM53 CMR
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 195,283 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low

n/s/r tyre worn to limit

Fail 1 Sep 2012 195,283 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre worn low

n/s/r tyre worn to limit

play in both front lower suspension arm bushes

rear brake discs in very poor condition

unable to fully inspect o/s/f steering & suspension due to condition of track rod end

Pass 31 Aug 2011 184,507 miles

RETEST - previous items checked only

airbag light on

n/s and o/s drive shaft gaiters perishing

o/s/r brake disc corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

slight wear in n/s/f lower arm mounting bushes

Fail 19 Aug 2011 184,433 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

n/s and o/s drive shaft gaiters perishing

o/s/r brake disc corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

slight wear in n/s/f lower arm mounting bushes

Pass 11 Aug 2010 174,712 miles

RETEST - PREVIOUS FAIL ITEMS CHECKED ONLY

Fail 11 Aug 2010 174,700 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 168,198 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 168,198 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 160,923 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 160,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 152,433 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 152,433 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 141,834 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 141,834 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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M53 CMR is a 1994 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 M53 CMR, 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 M53 CMR registered?

M53 CMR is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 30 August 1994.

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