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M979 TSX

1994 Audi 80

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,473 mi
Last recorded133,473 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM979 TSX
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2010 133,473 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Outer Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

n/s head lamp stone chip

Fail 13 Jan 2010 133,473 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Outer Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

n/s head lamp stone chip

Pass 16 Jan 2009 125,571 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 125,567 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 119,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s o/s front tyres cut of on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2007 113,573 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 104,997 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 104,997 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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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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M979 TSX is a 1994 Audi 80 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M979 TSX, 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 M979 TSX registered?

M979 TSX is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 14 October 1994.

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