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N47 DBW

1995 Audi 80

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

201,939 mi
Last recorded201,939 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Audi 80133,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN47 DBW
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 201,939 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 201,935 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2010 201,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

near side rear brake disc poor condition

Pass 16 May 2009 182,770 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

slight play in both front roadwheels

Fail 2 May 2009 182,684 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2008 175,823 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 175,823 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 157,604 miles

fuel pipes from front to rear corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2007 157,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2006 140,778 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 140,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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N47 DBW is a 1995 Audi 80 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 N47 DBW, 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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N47 DBW is a 1995 Audi 80, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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