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M852 XCL

1994 Audi 80

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

237,418 mi
Last recorded237,418 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM852 XCL
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 237,418 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box slight blow

Pass 16 Nov 2021 229,679 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 229,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 221,870 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 216,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 216,344 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH OFFSIDE FRONT INNER LOWER ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 203,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 198,378 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 179,637 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2015 162,923 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 156,541 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 156,541 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 148,665 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 141,335 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 141,330 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 135,418 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 129,298 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 122,712 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 114,665 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 107,811 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 100,460 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 94,232 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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M852 XCL is a 1994 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M852 XCL, 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 M852 XCL registered?

M852 XCL is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 31 August 1994.

Is M852 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M852 XCL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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