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M731 NLS

1994 Audi 80

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,607 mi
Last recorded185,607 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM731 NLS
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 185,607 miles

exhaust centre clamp week with rust

fuel tank brackets week with rust

fuel tank heat cover week with rust

nearside front shock absorber damp with oil

rear axle rusting at mounting points on axle

two flex brake pipes on nearside front starting to split

Fail 19 May 2017 185,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired pipe stretched wrong brake calper (3.6.A.3)

exhaust centre clamp week with rust

fuel tank brackets week with rust

fuel tank heat cover week with rust

nearside front shock absorber damp with oil

rear axle rusting at mounting points on axle

two flex brake pipes on nearside front starting to split

Pass 5 May 2016 182,457 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2016 182,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2016 182,388 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level unable to open bonnet to carry out check (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour Unable to open bonnet to carry out engine oil level check emissions not tested (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flexys (3.6.B.4d)

steering ramp damp no apparent sign of a leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 177,844 miles

rear brake discs pitted with rust corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2013 174,106 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 166,740 miles

All flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

F subframe corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Interior mirror missing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underside & all underside components corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 166,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

All flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Coolant leak

F subframe corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Interior mirror missing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underside & all underside components corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 162,451 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly 205/60/15

car doesnt idle smooth

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

hand brake travel long

most brake flexi's corroded at furrels

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge slightly

o/s outer cv boot cracking

part of fuel line corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2011 162,451 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly 205/60/15

car doesnt idle smooth

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

front brake discs badly corroded

hand brake travel long

most brake flexi's corroded at furrels

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge slightly

o/s outer cv boot cracking

part of fuel line corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 160,441 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 160,435 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front discs are corroded and worn

Front reg plate in poor condituion

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Possible strut top mount partially seized

Throttle pedal rubber in poor condition

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 152,984 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2009 142,700 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 142,700 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

o/s cv joint on road test

Pass 20 Aug 2008 135,250 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 135,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front strut top mounts partially starting to seize

Front discs in poor condition

Fuel lines are in poor condition

Nearside front shock absorber slightly damp

Throttle pedal in poor condition

Vehicle hunting on idle

Pass 16 Aug 2007 124,916 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 116,028 miles

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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M731 NLS is a 1994 Audi 80 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M731 NLS, 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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M731 NLS is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 26 August 1994.

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