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SMH 23

1994 Audi 80

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

182,299 mi
Last recorded182,299 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Audi 80132,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMH 23
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 182,299 miles

Front BOTH FRONT SEATS HAVE MOVEMENT

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PAD WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SURFACE CORROSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SUBFRAME BUSHS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front STRUT TOP HAS PLAY

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear REAR AXLE SURFCAE CORROSION

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR AXLE MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 179,787 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front seats hay movement in runners

Pass 16 Apr 2024 176,635 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust baffles loose

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

both front seat runners have play

Pass 10 May 2023 172,888 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint sleve. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front sub frame / rear mounting pins / bushes slightly worn.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Passengers seat / slight play in mounting mechanism.

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Drivers seat / slight play / wear in mounting mechanism.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking / perishing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 172,871 miles

Central Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint sleve. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front sub frame / rear mounting pins / bushes slightly worn.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Passengers seat / slight play in mounting mechanism.

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Drivers seat / slight play / wear in mounting mechanism.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking / perishing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 169,329 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front slight sign of coolant / oil presence under rear of engine.

Nearside Front under sill slightly deformed.

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

Offside Front Drivers seat ,slight play/wear in mountings ( adjustable pin/sliders ).

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to cat. joint/gasket slightly worn/insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer C.V boot slightly cracked/perishing.

Offside Front windscreen washer jet - slight defect.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner + outer edges, tread depth 3.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 169,314 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front slight sign of coolant / oil presence under rear of engine.

Nearside Front under sill slightly deformed.

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

Offside Front Drivers seat ,slight play/wear in mountings ( adjustable pin/sliders ).

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to cat. joint/gasket slightly worn/insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer C.V boot slightly cracked/perishing.

Offside Front windscreen washer jet - slight defect.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner + outer edges, tread depth 3.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 165,678 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust to cat.joint flange slightly loose/corroded.

Front rear edge of front under tray slightly insecure.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 3.0mm/worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front under sill deformed.

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint flange. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front drivers seat, slight play in mountings.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

signs of coolant leak ,rear of engine.

Fail 26 Apr 2021 165,664 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault activated on R.B.T./BRAKE PEDAL action became slightly longer stroke. (1.6 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust to cat.joint flange slightly loose/corroded.

Front rear edge of front under tray slightly insecure.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 3.0mm/worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front under sill deformed.

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

Offside Front drivers seat, slight play in mountings.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

signs of coolant leak ,rear of engine.

Pass 8 Nov 2019 160,005 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 160,005 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 155,105 miles

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

Nearside Lower sill distorted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 149,936 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 149,936 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 141,617 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 135,454 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 135,454 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 128,099 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 127,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 118,515 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 108,380 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 95,299 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2011 95,299 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 87,987 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 80,328 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 80,328 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: service 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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SMH 23 is a 1994 Audi 80 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1994 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 132,494 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 SMH 23, 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 32 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SMH 23 is a 1994 Audi 80, first registered on 24 June 1994.

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