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N993 VGM

1995 Audi 80

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

198,617 mi
Last recorded198,617 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Audi 80133,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN993 VGM
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 198,617 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 198,157 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 197,239 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 195,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

all four brake discs are corroded

nearside front headlight has a nut missing but is secure

offside front wing mirror damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2010 195,142 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

all four brake discs are corroded

nearside front headlight has a nut missing but is secure

offside front wing mirror damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2009 188,195 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 188,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Jan 2008 181,405 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 181,405 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 173,935 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 173,935 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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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N993 VGM is a 1995 Audi 80 in Green 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 N993 VGM, 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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N993 VGM is a 1995 Audi 80, first registered on 9 November 1995.

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