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B234 LNU

1985 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,591 mi
Last recorded112,591 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1985 Audi Coupe118,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB234 LNU
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 112,591 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 112,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

crack in screen

Pass 27 May 2011 102,258 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2011 102,231 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 96,867 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 94,985 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 88,777 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 88,777 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 85,902 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 85,902 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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B234 LNU is a 1985 Audi Coupe in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 118,438 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 B234 LNU, 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 41 years old, this Audi Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B234 LNU registered?

B234 LNU is a 1985 Audi Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B234 LNU safe to buy?

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