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B406 BNK

1985 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,149 mi
Last recorded104,149 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1985 Audi Coupe118,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB406 BNK
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 104,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded By brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 103,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 103,289 miles

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

unable to check emissions

Pass 1 Aug 2014 100,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 9 Jul 2014 100,816 miles

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

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust mounting rubbers splitting

near side rear tyre very cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2013 96,483 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 96,363 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 92,444 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 92,444 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 86,913 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 86,827 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 83,873 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 81,353 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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B406 BNK is a 1985 Audi Coupe in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 B406 BNK, 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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B406 BNK is a 1985 Audi Coupe, first registered on 15 July 1985.

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