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C775 BYL

1985 Audi Coupe

White Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,799 mi
Last recorded125,799 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Audi Coupe118,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC775 BYL
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 125,799 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 125,220 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 124,980 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by the operation of the hazards (4.2.3 (c))

nearside rear and offside front braking system grabs slightly

slight offside rear body/chassis corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2020 124,980 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by the operation of the hazards (4.2.3 (c))

slight offside rear body/chassis corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2013 124,341 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 123,168 miles

both head lights condensation

centre exhaust box repair

heavily undersealed

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 3 Nov 2012 123,168 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both head lights condensation

centre exhaust box repair

heavily undersealed

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 23 Sep 2011 119,036 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 133,380 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 133,380 miles

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

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

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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C775 BYL is a 1985 Audi Coupe in White with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C775 BYL, 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 C775 BYL registered?

C775 BYL is a 1985 Audi Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C775 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C775 BYL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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