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C358 BYL

1985 Audi Coupe

White Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

146,351 mi
Last recorded146,351 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 1985 Audi Coupe118,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC358 BYL
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2014 146,351 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 146,351 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Nov 2013 146,340 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 142,694 miles

Suspension knock heard when driven no play found.

o/s/f brake disc back plate rusted.

Fail 10 Oct 2012 142,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Suspension knock heard when driven no play found.

o/s/f brake disc back plate rusted.

Fail 29 Aug 2012 142,150 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 139,296 miles

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 139,293 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2010 139,272 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass broken

Fail 11 Mar 2010 139,246 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.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 Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

FRONT MEMBER DAMAGED ON N\S JOINING CHASSIS LEG

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED TO BOTH SILLS

Pass 5 Aug 2008 130,359 miles

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

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

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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C358 BYL is a 1985 Audi Coupe in White with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 C358 BYL, 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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C358 BYL is a 1985 Audi Coupe, first registered on 5 September 1985.

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