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M688 DAE

1995 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

206,564 mi
Last recorded206,564 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Audi 80133,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM688 DAE
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 206,564 miles

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

engine smokey

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2010 192,942 miles

light blue smoke emitted when reved

Fail 13 Apr 2010 192,941 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

light blue smoke emitted when reved

Pass 17 Apr 2009 177,938 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 177,930 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 159,907 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 159,906 miles

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

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 141,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 141,934 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 129,654 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 129,645 miles

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)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Both front shock absorbers leaking

Front sub frame offside and nearside rear bushes worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M688 DAE is a 1995 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1995 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 133,786 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 M688 DAE, 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 31 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M688 DAE is a 1995 Audi 80, first registered on 30 January 1995.

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