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M78 HCU

1994 Audi 80

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,620 mi
Last recorded112,620 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM78 HCU
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 112,620 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 108,790 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 100,167 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 96,409 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 91,827 miles

front brake discs worn, off side front strut top bearing showing signs of wear.

Fail 26 Jan 2009 91,825 miles

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

front brake discs worn, off side front strut top bearing showing signs of wear.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 87,954 miles

rear exhaust cover corroded.

Pass 17 Feb 2007 83,914 miles

exhaust,fuel pipes,wishbones and subframe are showing sings of corrosion.front tyres are wearing down

Fail 16 Feb 2007 83,912 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

exhaust,fuel pipes,subframe and wishbones are showing signs of corrosion.front shocker tops are showing signs of wear.front tyres are wearing down

Pass 18 Feb 2006 79,189 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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M78 HCU is a 1994 Audi 80 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M78 HCU, 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 M78 HCU registered?

M78 HCU is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 29 December 1994.

Is M78 HCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M78 HCU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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