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C735 PPJ

1985 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,721 mi
Last recorded128,721 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Audi Coupe118,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC735 PPJ
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 128,721 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 126,355 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 126,241 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 126,241 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 126,199 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 125,903 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 125,578 miles

Offside Front Upper mount has slight play

Rear parking performance low

Fail 1 Jun 2018 125,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper mount has slight play

Rear parking performance low

Pass 15 Apr 2017 125,322 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 124,578 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 122,909 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 122,319 miles

0/S & N/S/R lower suspension ball joints,slight movement noted.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS/FITTINGS SUFFERING FROM SURFACE RUSTING WHICH WILL BECOME A DETERMINING FACTOR IN FUTURE M.O.T PASS CRITERION.

boot struts defective

Fail 9 May 2006 122,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

O/S & N/S/R lower suspension ball joints , some slight movement noted.

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS/FITTINGS VERY RUSTY,WILL BECOME A FACTOR IN DETERINING FUTURE M.O.T.PASS CRITERION.

boot struts defective

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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C735 PPJ is a 1985 Audi Coupe in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C735 PPJ, 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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What year was C735 PPJ registered?

C735 PPJ is a 1985 Audi Coupe, first registered on 6 September 1985.

Is C735 PPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C735 PPJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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