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C398 KVW

1985 Audi Coupe

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,624 mi
Last recorded171,624 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2006
Typical for 1985 Audi Coupe118,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC398 KVW
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2006 171,624 miles

front wishbone and anti roll bar bushes perished,rear silencer starting to split,front brake pads and discs very worn,vehicle generally rusty.

Fail 16 Dec 2005 171,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

front wishbone bushes perished,front brake pads and discs very worn,rear silencer starting to split,anti roll bar bushes perished,metal brake pipes front to rear rusty,vehicle generally rusty.

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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C398 KVW is a 1985 Audi Coupe in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C398 KVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C398 KVW?

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What year was C398 KVW registered?

C398 KVW is a 1985 Audi Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C398 KVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C398 KVW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C398 KVW have outstanding finance?

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