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M556 CDS

1994 Audi 80

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,102 mi
Last recorded103,102 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM556 CDS
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 103,102 miles

exhaust poor condition

fuel lines poor condition

heavy corrosion to suspension components

petrol tank straps poor condition

rear brake discs poor condition

slight play front suspension drop links (just acceptable)

suspension knocks

Pass 30 Oct 2012 98,045 miles

all coil springs poor condition

corrosion to suspension components

cracks in front c.v gaiters

exhaust poor condition

front brake discs very poor condition (just acceptable)

fuel lines poor condition

rear brake discs poor condition

slight brake judder

slight play front suspension drop links

slight wear to all suspension bushes

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 13 Oct 2011 92,903 miles

slight play o/s inner rack

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 87,950 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 87,950 miles

Offside Front Lower Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 77,920 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 77,920 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 73,465 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 73,465 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 70,614 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust clamps corroded at sleeve joint , border line

Pass 10 Jul 2006 65,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear pads 80-85% worn.

Rear wiper torn.

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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M556 CDS is a 1994 Audi 80 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M556 CDS, 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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M556 CDS is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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