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A88 FPE

1984 Audi Coupe

Multi-colour Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,278 mi
Last recorded146,278 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1984 Audi Coupe108,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA88 FPE
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1984
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 146,278 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 146,277 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

battery earth lead corroded and frayed

front to rear fuel pipes excessively corroded

n/s/r wheel has slight play

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

o/s/r wheel has slight play

Pass 20 Nov 2009 143,274 miles

Front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode.

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 143,274 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode.

Fail 20 Oct 2009 143,223 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 140,140 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 140,130 miles

Brake rod excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 133,759 miles

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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A88 FPE is a 1984 Audi Coupe in Multi-colour with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 108,488 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 A88 FPE, 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 42 years old, this Audi Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A88 FPE is a 1984 Audi Coupe, first registered on 1 March 1984.

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