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PDZ 1904

1993 Audi 80

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

183,841 mi
Last recorded183,841 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Audi 80136,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDZ 1904
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 183,841 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 183,212 miles

Offside headlamp shakes

drivers seat loose

fuel pipe fouling handbrake cable

movement suspension bushes

Fail 5 Dec 2022 183,155 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp shakes

drivers seat loose

fuel pipe fouling handbrake cable

movement suspension bushes

Pass 9 Dec 2021 179,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2021 179,776 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

top gearbox bolt loose fouling on steering linkage

Pass 23 Dec 2020 177,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle main bushes starting to show signs of wear and slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 177,549 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine temp getting very high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID Lights fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle main bushes starting to show signs of wear and slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 175,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 174,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 173,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s beam image poor

Pass 3 Jun 2016 171,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 171,050 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 163,314 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 163,211 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 148,877 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 148,877 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Emissions not tested

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 203,814 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 203,814 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 196,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

metal fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 22 Oct 2011 196,556 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

metal fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 1 Nov 2010 188,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2009 183,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2009 183,448 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2008 176,883 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 176,883 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 170,221 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 163,512 miles

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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PDZ 1904 is a 1993 Audi 80 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1993 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 136,698 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PDZ 1904, 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 33 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PDZ 1904 is a 1993 Audi 80, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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