1993 Audi 80

When it comes to wanting an honest, original car, driven by the same person from new, then this 1993 Audi 80 is probably one of very few in existence that can tick all of those boxes. The car was initially leased for the vendor from new in 1993 by the company where he worked, and only driven by him. At the end of the lease agreement, on the 19th July 1995, the vendor purchased the Audi, and since then, it has only been driven by himself or his partner.

Amazingly the car has also only ever been serviced throughout its life by the same garage. Yes, you did read that right, and The German Motor Co, 62 Kimber Road, London, SW18 4PP, who carried out the work, are happy to confirm this.

Finished in the classy colour of Gomera Pearl, this 1993 Audi 80 gives off all the right signals to be that cut above some of the other saloons of the same era. Looking around the car, the first thing you would notice is its honesty. Yes, there are some minor car park dings here and there and a few small scratches; yes, there are some stone chips like you would expect, which we would say are in keeping with the mileage, and yes, there is the odd scuff on the corners of the bumpers. But when it comes to the essential things like panel gaps, these appear to match and be equal across all panels. 

The headlights and rear lights are free from damage, and all the windows appear in good condition with no noticeable scratches; the seals also look in good order. We did notice the lower section of the grille is slightly distorted on the bottom slat, but this is being picky and probably not too much of a complex item to replace. 

The steel wheels have been finished with a set of Audi trims; these have a few light age-related marks and scuffs, adding to the honesty factor, but again, they could quite easily be replaced. The tyres are three Michelin and one Dunlop, all of which have a good amount of tread remaining.

Inside the Audi is again like the exterior; there are some signs of age, particularly on the door cards where the fabric has stretched, but there doesn't appear to be any damage. The seats all match with a minimal amount of wear in the usual high-wear areas, such as the driver's bolster. There is some light staining to the seats, which could possibly be reduced with a deep clean, but this would need to be confirmed by an upholstery cleaner. 

The dashboard is free from any splits or cracks, the instrument cluster is working correctly, and the odometer has a reading of 82,773 miles. All of the switchgear and stalks appear in good order with minimal signs of wear. The Sony headunit is fully removable on a snatch plate (remember those) and working correctly. There is an issue with the rear driver’s side window, which doesn't work as it should. Sitting behind the steering wheel, it looks in good condition. We did spot a minor amount of wear to the gear gaiter surround, which would be in keeping with the mileage. 

As you step inside the Audi, the sill trims are in nice condition with just a few minor scuffs. The carpets throughout look in good order, and a set of all-weather Audi rubber mats are fitted. Inside the boot is also clean and tidy, and the spare wheel is present.

Fitted with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, the Audi 80’s engine bay presents exceptionally well from top to bottom. The car has been meticulously maintained from new by the same garage. It starts on the button and runs with no issues reported, and there were no signs of any leaks when the car was photographed. 

The manual five-speed gears are easy to select, with no untoward noises coming from the transmission. No issues have been reported with the brakes, and these pull the Audi to a stop in a straight line. 

The car's underside is in excellent condition for its age, with minimal surface corrosion to the suspension components and floor area.

Completing the history file is the original handbook and two sets of keys. There are some gaps in the history, one from when a valet company accidentally threw away the service book and another when the garage's IT system got upgraded during a move, and some information was lost.

As mentioned earlier, the garage is pleased to confirm that they have carried out the servicing work on the car from new. There is a service book that dates back to 2011, and since then, you can see that it does tally up with the MoT history, and approximately 2,000 miles have been covered each year. The last service was carried out on the 28th of July 2022, when it also received two new wishbones. 

The current MoT is valid until 9th August 2024, and it passed with no advisories.

Honesty is the best policy, and this 1993 Audi 80 looks as honest as they come. Driven by the same owner and serviced at the same garage from new, it has all the markings of an honest original car, perfect for someone to enjoy. 

We estimate this upmarket classic 90s saloon will bring in the region of £4000 - £8000.

Viewing is strongly encouraged, and this lot is located with the vendor in Putney Hill, London. Viewings are strictly by appointment. To make a booking, please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, and read our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.