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C261 WRU

1985 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

189,999 mi
Last recorded189,999 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Audi Coupe118,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC261 WRU
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 189,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 189,984 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Body panel insecure trim above sil (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 187,165 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 187,155 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

under body covered

Pass 7 Apr 2022 187,085 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 187,085 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 186,843 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 186,716 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 186,285 miles

non standard rear exhaust fitted.

play in rear wheel bearings

rear fuel pipe poorly secured

trims fitted to outersills

undersides and all components very heavily undersealed

windscreen cracked

Fail 3 Apr 2018 186,268 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

non standard rear exhaust fitted.

play in rear wheel bearings

rear fuel pipe poorly secured

trims fitted to outersills

undersides and all components very heavily undersealed

windscreen cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2017 184,357 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 175,923 miles

Damage to nearside rear lamp

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe corroded

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

Offside Front Slight play inner rack joint

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 175,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Damage to nearside rear lamp

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe corroded

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

Offside Front Slight play inner rack joint

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 171,196 miles

31% imbalance on front service brake application

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 24 Jan 2011 170,856 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 168,027 miles

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

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

corrosion to n/s/r boot floor area

Fail 19 Apr 2010 168,027 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

31% imbalance on rear service brake

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

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

corrosion to n/s/r boot floor area

o/s spot lamp not working

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 29 Jan 2009 167,163 miles

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

n/s/f wheel bearing noisey

o/s/r and n/s/r boot floor corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2009 167,147 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s/f wheel bearing noisey

o/s/r and n/s/r boot floor corroded

rear brake imbalance 47%

Pass 14 Jan 2008 165,514 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 165,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 163,007 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 163,007 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 160,007 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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C261 WRU is a 1985 Audi Coupe in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 C261 WRU, 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 C261 WRU registered?

C261 WRU is a 1985 Audi Coupe, first registered on 14 September 1985.

Is C261 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C261 WRU shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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