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B528 OEY

1985 Audi Coupe

White Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

151,783 mi
Last recorded151,783 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 1985 Audi Coupe118,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB528 OEY
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 151,783 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

corrosion to suspension components,floorpans,sills(outer covers fitted),subframes,suspension mounts,n/s/r lower arch/floor,brake pipes,arches,ferrules

exhaust corroded(rear is blowing)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 151,783 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

corrosion to suspension components,floorpans,sills(outer covers fitted),subframes,suspension mounts,n/s/r lower arch/floor,brake pipes,arches,ferrules

exhaust corroded(rear is blowing)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 150,960 miles

corrosion to floorpans,subframes,suspension arms/coil springs

n/s/r floorpan holed but out of area,outer sill covers fitted,play n/s/f suspension arm bush

o/s/f a/roll bar linkage lower bush missing,oil leak front and rear

Fail 7 Jan 2016 150,955 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

corrosion to floorpans,subframes,suspension arms/coil springs

n/s/r floorpan holed but out of area,outer sill covers fitted,play n/s/f suspension arm bush

o/s/f a/roll bar linkage lower bush missing,oil leak front and rear

Pass 7 Nov 2014 149,753 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 149,713 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

O/S rear boot floor corroded double skinned.

O/S rear inner sill corroded.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 147,155 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 147,069 miles

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

Handbrake travel slightly exessive.

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 145,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 145,188 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 142,451 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 142,448 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 139,086 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 138,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front anti roll bar does not attach centerally/links and bushes not sitting correctly

o/s beam image intensity is slightly reduced

Pass 30 Jan 2009 133,692 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 133,691 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front anti roll bar link bushes worn close to excess

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Jan 2008 130,076 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 25 Sep 2006 127,135 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 127,091 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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B528 OEY is a 1985 Audi Coupe in White with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 B528 OEY, 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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B528 OEY is a 1985 Audi Coupe, first registered on 10 April 1985.

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