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A56 VHR

1983 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

262,543 mi
Last recorded262,543 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2006
Typical for 1983 Audi Coupe105,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA56 VHR
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2006 262,543 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

ALL EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBERS PERISHED AND CRACKED

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW ?

N/S & O/S FRONT DROP LINK BUSHES STARTING TO CRACK

N/S & O/S REAR BOOT FLOOR CORRODED AND HOLED

O/S FRONT DRIVE SHAFT GAITER CRACKING

SIGNS OF GENERAL CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE

SUSPECT SOME WEAR STARTING IN N/S & O/S FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTING

TEMPORARY COVER FITTED TO N/S FRONT INDICATOR

Fail 23 May 2005 251,501 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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A56 VHR is a 1983 Audi Coupe in Red with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1983 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 105,720 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 A56 VHR, 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 43 years old, this Audi Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A56 VHR registered?

A56 VHR is a 1983 Audi Coupe, first registered on 31 August 1983.

Is A56 VHR safe to buy?

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