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B553 DKW

1985 Audi Coupe

Blue Petrol 1921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,668 mi
Last recorded103,668 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1985 Audi Coupe118,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB553 DKW
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,921cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 103,668 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 103,668 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 102,409 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 102,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 99,573 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 99,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 96,711 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 96,711 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 92,641 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 89,789 miles

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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B553 DKW is a 1985 Audi Coupe in Blue with a 1,921cc 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 B553 DKW, 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 B553 DKW registered?

B553 DKW is a 1985 Audi Coupe, first registered on 21 January 1985.

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