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C198 JYC

1985 Audi Coupe

White Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,271 mi
Last recorded168,271 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1985 Audi Coupe118,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC198 JYC
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 168,271 miles

Offside Front strut top has slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2015 167,093 miles

exhaust rubbers perished

n/s/r wheel arch holed

o/s/r wheel arch holed

Fail 21 Jul 2015 167,093 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rubbers perished

n/s/r wheel arch holed

o/s/r wheel arch holed

Pass 19 Sep 2006 156,742 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 156,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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C198 JYC is a 1985 Audi Coupe in White with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 C198 JYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C198 JYC registered?

C198 JYC is a 1985 Audi Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C198 JYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C198 JYC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C198 JYC have outstanding finance?

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