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C696 AWX

1985 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

217,419 mi
Last recorded217,419 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Audi Coupe118,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC696 AWX
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 217,419 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 209,834 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 202,898 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 195,336 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 191,701 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 186,751 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 185,092 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 181,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 179,031 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 177,575 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 176,026 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 175,554 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 171,092 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 171,092 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 159,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 159,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 165,920 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 165,918 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 158,343 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 149,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 141,824 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 135,745 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 135,745 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front flexible brake hose ferrule deteriorated.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 132,527 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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C696 AWX is a 1985 Audi Coupe in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C696 AWX, 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

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What year was C696 AWX registered?

C696 AWX is a 1985 Audi Coupe, first registered on 4 October 1985.

Is C696 AWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C696 AWX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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