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B865 VND

1985 Audi Coupe

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

167,436 mi
Last recorded167,436 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Audi Coupe118,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB865 VND
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 167,436 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 167,338 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 167,334 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 167,312 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 167,281 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 167,262 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 167,232 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 167,188 miles

Hand operated control valve worn, but not excessively hand brake leaver (1.1.5 (a))

Offside Front slight play in top bearing

Fail 17 Jul 2018 167,177 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hand operated control valve worn, but not excessively hand brake leaver (1.1.5 (a))

Offside Front slight play in top bearing

Pass 13 Jun 2017 166,974 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 166,883 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 May 2015 166,692 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 166,678 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 May 2014 166,648 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 166,643 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 166,630 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 166,622 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 166,225 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 165,527 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 163,027 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 152,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 152,758 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 151,095 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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B865 VND is a 1985 Audi Coupe in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 B865 VND, 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 B865 VND registered?

B865 VND is a 1985 Audi Coupe, first registered on 29 March 1985.

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