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C132 FGE

1985 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

96,507 mi
Last recorded96,507 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Audi Coupe118,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC132 FGE
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 96,507 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

boot floor corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 11 Mar 2025 96,507 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

boot floor corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 5 Jun 2018 96,214 miles

all tyres perished replacement is recommended

Fail 28 May 2018 96,214 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

all tyres perished replacement is recommended

Pass 16 Sep 2014 95,710 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes have been undersealed

n/s & o/s sill have plastic trims covering them

Pass 23 Aug 2014 95,704 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes have been undersealed

n/s and o/s/ sill have plastic covers covering them

Fail 29 Jul 2014 95,704 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sills have plastic covers covering them

brakes pipes and underneath car have been undersealed

Pass 1 Sep 2010 94,655 miles

both front to rear brake pipes have started to corrode at load valve

Fail 30 Aug 2010 94,655 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front to rear brake pipes have started to corrode at load valve

Pass 30 Mar 2009 93,734 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2009 93,731 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Battery insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2007 92,798 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 92,796 miles

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

offside front flexy hose started to crack/perish

various brake pipes started to corrod

Pass 3 Mar 2006 92,170 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 92,166 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear boot floors started to corrod/weaken

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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C132 FGE is a 1985 Audi Coupe in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 C132 FGE, 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 C132 FGE registered?

C132 FGE is a 1985 Audi Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C132 FGE safe to buy?

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