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B791 RLS

1985 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

82,786 mi
Last recorded82,786 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1985 Audi Coupe118,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB791 RLS
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 82,786 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 82,786 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 82,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 82,755 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 82,507 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 82,259 miles

advanced corrosion on both front suspension arms

n/s door mirror lens deteriorated

n/s rear light lens detetiorated not affecting light output

o/s rear whell bearing slight noise when rotated

rear fog light lens deteriorated not affecting light output

Fail 21 Jun 2010 82,259 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advanced corrosion on both front suspension arms

n/s door mirror lens deteriorated

n/s rear light lens detetiorated not affecting light output

o/s rear whell bearing slight noise when rotated

rear fog light lens deteriorated not affecting light output

Pass 9 Jul 2009 81,930 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 81,930 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 81,876 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 81,876 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 81,856 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 81,856 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

O/S/F seat does not tilt.

Rear wiper blade torn.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 81,414 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 81,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

boot floor holed at towing eye

Pass 28 Jul 2005 80,765 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 80,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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B791 RLS is a 1985 Audi Coupe in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 B791 RLS, 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 B791 RLS registered?

B791 RLS is a 1985 Audi Coupe, first registered on 23 April 1985.

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