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C311 GBV

1985 Audi Coupe

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,221 mi
Last recorded122,221 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 1985 Audi Coupe118,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC311 GBV
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 122,221 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 122,207 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear panel around boot latch (6.1.C.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking at rear close to filter (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch close to subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed corroded around hinges (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner mounting bolt loose (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch corroded and holed close to subframe mounting (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot floor to inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from load valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch close to subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch corroded and holed close to subframe mounting (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from load valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed around door hinges (6.2.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked from hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch/chassis corroded and holed around trailing arm mounting (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded from front to rear (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed around door hinges (6.2.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control trailing arm mounting corroded away allowing mounting bolt to become detected from vehicle (6.1.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users boot floor corroded around rear tow eye (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked from hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis/inner wheel arch/corroded and holed around brake load valve mounting (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded from front to rear (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front door corroded

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

Offside Front door corroded

Offside Rear quarter panels corroded around rear windows

Rear hand brake cables corroded

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 17 Jan 2013 120,748 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 118,689 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 116,844 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 11,307 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 11,307 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 111,369 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 111,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 107,449 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 107,388 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 103,321 miles

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

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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C311 GBV is a 1985 Audi Coupe in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C311 GBV, 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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C311 GBV is a 1985 Audi Coupe, first registered on 9 August 1985.

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