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M717 HJU

1994 Audi 80

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,704 mi
Last recorded175,704 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM717 HJU
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 175,704 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2014 175,654 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 174,292 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroded/worn/scored on inner face

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front suspension bumpstop deteriorated

offside front suspension bumpstop deteriorated

radiator damaged

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2013 174,292 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroded/worn/scored on inner face

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front suspension bumpstop deteriorated

offside front suspension bumpstop deteriorated

radiator damaged

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2012 172,643 miles

Inner Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front brake disc;s slightly corrded on inner edges

Fail 17 Nov 2012 172,606 miles

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

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

Inner Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front brake disc;s slightly corrded on inner edges

Pass 14 Nov 2011 170,610 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front brake disc;s corroded on inner eages

Fail 14 Nov 2011 170,610 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake disc;s corroded on inner eages

Pass 12 Nov 2010 168,925 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise new wiper blades

battery insecure

front brake discs in poor condition

front strut top mounts have play

o/s/f rearmost wishbone bush has play

p/steer fluid on min

play in both rear wheel bearings (o/s/r worse)

radiator corroding

rear brake flexi hose ferrels corroding

spare tyre soft

steering wheel flex, suspect poor wheel

turbo to manifold hose swollen (boost pipe)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 168,924 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

SUSPECT THERMOSTAT STUCK WIDE OPEN AS VEHICLE WILL NOT REACH ABOVE 60 DEG. C

advise new wiper blades

battery insecure

front brake discs in poor condition

front strut top mounts have play

o/s/f rearmost wishbone bush has play

p/steer fluid on min

play in both rear wheel bearings (o/s/r worse)

radiator corroding

rear brake flexi hose ferrels corroding

spare tyre soft

steering wheel flex, suspect poor wheel

turbo to manifold hose swollen (boost pipe)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 166,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2009 166,311 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 165,096 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 165,096 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 164,283 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 164,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 162,655 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 162,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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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M717 HJU is a 1994 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 M717 HJU, 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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M717 HJU is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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