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B400 LUY

1985 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,549 mi
Last recorded111,549 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1985 Audi Coupe118,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB400 LUY
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 111,549 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 111,541 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 109,973 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 109,969 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 108,493 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Jul 2006 106,773 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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B400 LUY is a 1985 Audi Coupe in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B400 LUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B400 LUY registered?

B400 LUY is a 1985 Audi Coupe, first registered on 20 May 1985.

Is B400 LUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B400 LUY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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