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C381 XSK

1985 Audi Coupe

Grey Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,016 mi
Last recorded110,016 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Audi Coupe118,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC381 XSK
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 110,016 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play in bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 109,089 miles

Front Slight oil leak at gearbox

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play in wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Slight oil leak at rear diff

Pass 3 Aug 2023 108,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight wear in rear lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 108,337 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbone bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Rear lower ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Slight oil leak diff

Rear seal in gearbox slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2021 107,719 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight wear inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear diff leaking oil slight leak

Slight Engine Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2020 106,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Outside Edge

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 106,548 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Outside Edge

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 104,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2017 104,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 102,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2014 98,469 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 98,403 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2006 97,212 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 97,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 39,257 miles

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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C381 XSK is a 1985 Audi Coupe in Grey with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C381 XSK, 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 C381 XSK registered?

C381 XSK is a 1985 Audi Coupe, first registered on 27 November 1985.

Is C381 XSK safe to buy?

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