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N168 BWU

1995 Audi 80

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

128,172 mi
Last recorded128,172 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 1995 Audi 80133,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN168 BWU
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 128,172 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

injetor slight blow

Fail 14 Jan 2015 128,171 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

injetor slight blow

Fail 19 Dec 2014 127,352 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

injector slight blow

Pass 6 Jan 2014 119,296 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 119,296 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 112,231 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 103,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

petrol pipe corroding

Pass 22 Jun 2010 97,999 miles

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

fuel pipe corroding in places

Fail 22 Jun 2010 97,999 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel pipe corroding in places

Pass 2 Jul 2009 936,426 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

matel fuel pipe showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2009 93,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

matel fuel pipe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2008 88,214 miles

metal fuel pipes corroding

Fail 6 Jun 2008 88,214 miles

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

metal fuel pipes corroding

Pass 18 May 2007 83,905 miles

one of the petrol pipes badly corroded

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 18 May 2007 83,905 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

one of the petrol pipes badly corroded

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2006 79,791 miles

exhaust getting thin

handbrake only just ok for mot

Fail 5 Apr 2006 79,791 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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N168 BWU is a 1995 Audi 80 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 N168 BWU, 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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N168 BWU is a 1995 Audi 80, first registered on 23 August 1995.

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