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M986 RFS

1994 Audi 80

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,799 mi
Last recorded70,799 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM986 RFS
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 70,799 miles

exhaust emissions smokey

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

nsr lamp broken / various dents and scratches

oil leak

osf wheel trim missing

osr tyre 3mm and perished 1956515

play front strut tops and osf arm rear bush

Fail 6 Jun 2012 70,793 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

exhaust emissions smokey

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

nsr lamp broken / various dents and scratches

oil leak

osf wheel trim missing

osr tyre 3mm and perished 1956515

play front strut tops and osf arm rear bush

Pass 31 May 2011 70,349 miles

Tail gate struts not holding

n/s mirror cracked

n/s tail light lens broken

Fail 31 May 2011 70,349 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Tail gate struts not holding

n/s mirror cracked

n/s tail light lens broken

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 69,809 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear tail gate struts not holding tail gate up

Fail 25 Mar 2010 69,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear tail gate struts not holding tail gate up

Pass 20 Feb 2009 68,662 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 68,662 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 65,070 miles

both rear tyres perished

front fuel hose join area damp

movement in front wishbone bushes

play both front strut top mounts

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

slight oil leaks

slight play both rear wheel bearings

tailgate struts weak

various body damage

Pass 19 Dec 2006 61,789 miles

both front cv boots slightly perished

both rear tyres slightly perished

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

damp at sump/gearbox areas

front and rear wipers slightly smearing

front bottom wishbone bushes slightly perished

front brake discs c/worn on inner face

front bumper trim on os damaged

fuel tank straps c

rear axle bushes slightly perished

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2005 57,415 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 57,415 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

both front to rear fuel pipes badly corroded

exhaust rear silencer outer skin badly corroded

rear tyres perished

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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M986 RFS is a 1994 Audi 80 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M986 RFS, 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 M986 RFS registered?

M986 RFS is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 30 August 1994.

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