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M988 CLA

1995 Audi 80

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,483 mi
Last recorded158,483 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2008
Typical for 1995 Audi 80133,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM988 CLA
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2008 158,483 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 158,483 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 158,275 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 149,251 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 143,114 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 143,114 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 139,611 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 139,611 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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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M988 CLA is a 1995 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M988 CLA, 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 M988 CLA registered?

M988 CLA is a 1995 Audi 80, first registered on 9 January 1995.

Is M988 CLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M988 CLA shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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