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C388 GTA

1986 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,740 mi
Last recorded136,740 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 1986 Audi Coupe132,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC388 GTA
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 136,740 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2016 136,461 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2013 135,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2013 135,657 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2012 134,090 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 132,399 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

car has underseal applied

Fail 6 Sep 2011 132,399 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

car has underseal applied

Pass 10 May 2007 132,209 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 130,820 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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C388 GTA is a 1986 Audi Coupe in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1986 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 132,682 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 C388 GTA, 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 40 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 C388 GTA registered?

C388 GTA is a 1986 Audi Coupe, first registered on 28 February 1986.

Is C388 GTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C388 GTA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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