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M790 JLJ

1994 Audi 80

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

117,734 mi
Last recorded117,734 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM790 JLJ
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 117,734 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 117,733 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 111,479 miles

o/s/r tyre heavily perished

Fail 14 Feb 2014 111,479 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre heavily perished

Pass 2 Jan 2013 106,595 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 106,594 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 102,048 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 102,048 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres are starting to perish on the outer side walls

nearside front wiper blade is starting to perish

offside rear inner brake disc is starting to corrode

rear exhaust rubber is starting to perish

Pass 4 Jan 2011 97,742 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all four coil spring rusty

front brake disc surface rust

washer poor

Fail 4 Jan 2011 97,742 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

all four coil spring rusty

front brake disc surface rust

washer poor

Pass 29 Dec 2009 95,278 miles

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

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

both front discs worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Dec 2009 95,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front discs worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Dec 2008 91,874 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 91,874 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 89,754 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 83,792 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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M790 JLJ is a 1994 Audi 80 in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 M790 JLJ, 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 M790 JLJ registered?

M790 JLJ is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 25 August 1994.

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