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M853 AVW

1994 Audi 80

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,907 mi
Last recorded131,907 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM853 AVW
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 131,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 126,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2024 123,281 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 123,221 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 191,167 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 191,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 191,167 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 191,009 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs pitted

Fuel pipes in poor condition

N/S/F Headlamp chipped

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)

Oil cooler radiator in poor condition

Oil leak

Radiator in poor condition

Rear brake discs pitted

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 191,002 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs pitted

Fuel pipes in poor condition

N/S/F Headlamp chipped

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)

Oil cooler radiator in poor condition

Oil leak

Radiator in poor condition

Rear brake discs pitted

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 188,424 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 186,171 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 181,285 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge †n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on both edges

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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M853 AVW is a 1994 Audi 80 in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 M853 AVW, 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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M853 AVW is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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