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BWY 6Y

1982 Audi Coupe

Silver Petrol 1921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

3,621 mi
Last recorded3,621 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 1982 Audi Coupe77,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWY 6Y
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,921cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 3,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust system in contact with body

Fail 13 Feb 2018 3,607 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust system in contact with body

Pass 1 Dec 2016 2,225 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

both front top suspension mounts slight play

engine bay fuel pipe not secured with clips

rear exhaust section touching body

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f seat base runners

Offside Front trye cracking on inner side wall

Fail 23 Nov 2016 2,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing rearmost bolt loose (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

both front top suspension mounts slight play

engine bay fuel pipe not secured with clips

rear exhaust section touching body

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f seat base runners

Offside Front trye cracking on inner side wall

Pass 23 Dec 2015 10 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount in boot area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside headlamp has mask fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2015 4 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted touching subframe (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened outer casing (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened outer casing (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount in boot area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 180,278 miles

front discs rusty

track rod end rubber perished

wiring under dash untity

Fail 4 Feb 2011 180,278 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs rusty

track rod end rubber perished

Fail 27 Apr 2010 180,253 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/ track rod rubber deteriated

rear exhaust rubbers deteriated

Pass 28 May 2009 176,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

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

engine oil leak

n/s outer track rod end boot split

o/s rear fiit brake binding slightly

surface corrosion to all brake discs, has been standing.

Fail 16 Apr 2009 176,176 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2009 167,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

BOTH HEADLIGHTS DIM

CORROSION TO O/S REAR OUTER SILL

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

FRONT VALANCE DAMAGED.

N/S FRONT TYRE NEARING LEGAL LIMIT

ODD TYRE TREAD PATTERNS REAR

SURFACE CORROSION TO METAL BRAKE PIPES

Pass 5 May 2007 165,220 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 165,174 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 153,606 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 152,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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BWY 6Y is a 1982 Audi Coupe in Silver with a 1,921cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

Across all 1982 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 77,750 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 BWY 6Y, 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 44 years old, this Audi Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BWY 6Y is a 1982 Audi Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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