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ALC 590Y

1982 Audi Coupe

Blue Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,974 mi
Last recorded173,974 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2007
Typical for 1982 Audi Coupe77,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALC 590Y
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2007 173,974 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 173,973 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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ALC 590Y is a 1982 Audi Coupe in Blue with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 77,750 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 ALC 590Y, 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 44 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 ALC 590Y registered?

ALC 590Y is a 1982 Audi Coupe, first registered on 4 August 1982.

Is ALC 590Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALC 590Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ALC 590Y have outstanding finance?

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