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C480 NEV

1986 Audi Coupe

Grey Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

153,807 mi
Last recorded153,807 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 1986 Audi Coupe132,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC480 NEV
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 153,807 miles

Rear rear brake backing plates rusted

all suspension arms rusty

Fail 16 Jul 2021 153,807 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit emission test failed (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear rear brake backing plates rusted

Pass 2 Jul 2018 153,791 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 153,783 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 153,777 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 153,753 miles

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

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

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

petrol pipes rusty

Fail 6 May 2015 153,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

petrol pipes rusty

Pass 22 May 2014 153,735 miles

play starting both front sus top mounts

rear brake dust shieds corroded

rear brake furrels corroded close to limit change asap

rear fuel pipes corroded treat asap

Pass 28 May 2013 153,677 miles

fuel pump loose [at rear]

o/s rear brake flexi pipe furrels coroded treat asap

petrol pipes starting to corrode

play starting front top mounts [both]

unable to view outer sills due to plastic cover sills

Pass 18 May 2012 153,628 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 153,596 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 153,584 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 153,495 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 153,461 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 153,436 miles

Slight corrosion on metal fuel pipes under floor pan.

Pass 18 May 2007 153,306 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 153,226 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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C480 NEV is a 1986 Audi Coupe in Grey with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 C480 NEV, 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.

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What year was C480 NEV registered?

C480 NEV is a 1986 Audi Coupe, first registered on 9 June 1986.

Is C480 NEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C480 NEV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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