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A2 VAO

1990 Audi Coupe

Silver Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,591 mi
Last recorded111,591 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1990 Audi Coupe139,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 VAO
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 111,591 miles

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

aftermarket centre stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp recommend a repair

wiper blades worn

Fail 9 Sep 2014 111,589 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

aftermarket centre stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp recommend a repair

wiper blades worn

Pass 23 May 2013 111,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to parts of exhaust

n/s/f tyre perished and splitting

o/s/ headlamp slightly loose

o/s/f tyre perished splitting and wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 9 May 2013 111,573 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to parts of exhaust

n/s/f tyre perished and splitting

o/s/ headlamp slightly loose

o/s/f tyre perished splitting and wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 1 Dec 2007 107,898 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 107,872 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

How Reliable is the Audi Coupe?

Based on 59,965 MOT tests across 7,751 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
3,118
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
7,751
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,923
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,867
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,381
fog lamp not working 2,039
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 1,709
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A2 VAO is a 1990 Audi Coupe in Silver with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 139,401 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 Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,923 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A2 VAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 36 years old, this Audi Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A2 VAO registered?

A2 VAO is a 1990 Audi Coupe, first registered on 3 December 1990.

Is A2 VAO safe to buy?

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