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C656 PPE

1985 Audi Coupe

Grey Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

123,919 mi
Last recorded123,919 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Audi Coupe118,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC656 PPE
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 123,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

prop shaft centre mounting rubber deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2025 123,916 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

prop shaft centre mounting rubber deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2023 123,906 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play offside and nearside rear track rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

prop shaft center mounting rubber deteriorated

suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2022 123,903 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play offside and nearside rear track rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

prop shaft center mounting rubber deteriorated

suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2021 123,861 miles

suspension bump stops deteriorated

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play offside and nearside rear track rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

prop shaft center mounting rubber deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2020 123,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie/track rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front suspension bump stops in poor condition

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 24 Jun 2019 123,852 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie/track rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 2 Jun 2018 123,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play tie/track rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 123,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 123,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 123,836 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 123,828 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 123,695 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 123,573 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 123,379 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 123,276 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 123,121 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 123,107 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

rear axle differential lock stuck on: Battery insecure Corrosion- N/S "A" pillar below screen Fuel tank fumes venting into boot

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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C656 PPE is a 1985 Audi Coupe in Grey with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 C656 PPE, 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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C656 PPE is a 1985 Audi Coupe, first registered on 16 August 1985.

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