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M973 GCU

1995 Audi 80

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,675 mi
Last recorded134,675 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Audi 80133,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM973 GCU
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2013 134,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advancing un derbody corrosion

all brake discs corroded and in poor condition

all front lower arm rubber bushes weak

front brake pads wearing

front sub frame bushes weak

oil warning light on

sligh imbalance front brakes

Pass 14 May 2012 133,990 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all four brake discs corroded excessively

front sub frame corroded

rear axle beam corroded

rear brake balance just met

Fail 10 Nov 2011 133,986 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear brake balance just met

suspect rear inner brake pads low

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

Pass 13 Oct 2010 126,323 miles

exhaust noisey

fule pipes rusting

rust under car

Pass 19 Jun 2009 125,213 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 121,222 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 121,222 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 120,865 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2006 110,943 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 110,943 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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M973 GCU is a 1995 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 133,786 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 M973 GCU, 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 31 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M973 GCU registered?

M973 GCU is a 1995 Audi 80, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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