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M742 DNS

1994 Audi 80

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

204,132 mi
Last recorded204,132 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM742 DNS
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 204,132 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 200,924 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 191,523 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 191,513 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 191,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

underside of vehicle in poor/rusty condition

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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M742 DNS is a 1994 Audi 80 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 M742 DNS, 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 M742 DNS registered?

M742 DNS is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 21 September 1994.

Is M742 DNS safe to buy?

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