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N271 OUL

1995 Audi 80

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

175,565 mi
Last recorded175,565 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1995 Audi 80133,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN271 OUL
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 175,565 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 29 Jul 2013 167,659 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 162,803 miles

AIR BAG warning lamp is illuminated

Nearside front tyre worn almost smooth on inner secondary tread groove band.

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner secondry tread groove band.

Rear exhaust box deteriorated. ( falling apart )

Rear fuel pipes corroded.

Slight play in rear wheel bearings.

Fail 23 Jul 2012 162,803 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

AIR BAG warning lamp is illuminated

Nearside front tyre worn almost smooth on inner secondary tread groove band.

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner secondry tread groove band.

Rear exhaust box deteriorated. ( falling apart )

Rear fuel pipes corroded.

Slight play in rear wheel bearings.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 157,651 miles

AIR BAG fault lamp is on.

No internal rear view mirror fitted at time of test.

Rear bumper nearside corner is insecure.

Rear section of fuel pipe is corroded.

Rear silencer is in very poor condition.

Tempary type fuel cap is fitted.

Fail 21 Jul 2011 157,649 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Outer Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

AIR BAG fault lamp is on.

No internal rear view mirror fitted at time of test.

Rear bumper nearside corner is insecure.

Rear section of fuel pipe is corroded.

Rear silencer is in very poor condition.

Tempary type fuel cap is fitted.

Pass 17 Jul 2010 149,753 miles

centre rear view mirror missing.

front and rear bumpers in poor condition insecure at corners.

front brake discs worn to limit.

front to rear fuel pipes corroded.

near side front suspension top mount play near to limit.

off side door trim loose.

rear exhaust box in poor condition.

temp fuel cap fitted (twist type).

Fail 12 Jul 2010 149,749 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO THE LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD (STEP TREAD DESIGN).

aux drive belt in very very poor condition.

centre rear view mirror missing.

front and rear bumpers in poor condition insecure at corners.

front brake discs worn to limit.

front to rear fuel pipes corroded.

near side front suspension top mount play near to limit.

off side door trim loose.

rear exhaust box in poor condition.

temp fuel cap fitted (twist type).

Pass 11 Jul 2009 139,941 miles

*** FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN THIN *** and need attention.

Front and rear bumpers are loose.

Fuel pipe at rear is corroded.

Interior rear view mirror was missing at time of test.

Tempary fuel cap is fitted.

Fail 3 Jul 2009 139,936 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

*** FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN THIN *** and need attention.

Front and rear bumpers are loose.

Fuel pipe at rear is corroded.

Interior rear view mirror was missing at time of test.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO THE LIMITS

Offside front tyre has a puncture in the tread.

Tempary fuel cap is fitted.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 131,496 miles

Front brake discs appear to be wearing thin and near to limits.

Front bumper insecure at offside corner

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING NEAR TO LIMITS

Rear bumper insecure at nearside corner.

Slight play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings.

Tempary fuel filler cap fitted.

off side front sub frame rear bush in very poor condition.

Fail 26 Jun 2008 131,494 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs appear to be wearing thin and near to limits.

Front bumper insecure at offside corner

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING NEAR TO LIMITS

Rear bumper insecure at nearside corner.

Slight play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings.

Tempary fuel filler cap fitted.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 121,601 miles

moderate surface corrosion to rear metal fuel pipes adjacent to fuel tank

near side and offside front brake discs corroded/ brake pad material getting low recommend discs replaced when pads required

near side rear tyre worn slightly inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded/delaminating not leaking at this time

rear number plate discoloured due to water ingress digits still legible

rear offside front trailing arm bush bonding starting to seperate

Fail 22 May 2007 121,920 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

moderate surface corrosion to rear metal fuel pipes adjacent to fuel tank

near side and offside front brake discs corroded brake pad material thickness ok

offside front tyre worn inside edge

rear exhaust box corroded/delaminating not leaking at this time

rear near side and offside brake discs corroded /brake pad material getting low recommend discs replaced when pads required

rear number plate discolored due to water ingress ditgits still legable

rear offside front trailng arm bush bonding starting to seperate

Pass 27 Apr 2006 107,921 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 107,874 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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N271 OUL is a 1995 Audi 80 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N271 OUL, 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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N271 OUL is a 1995 Audi 80, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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