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C803 RNJ

1986 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

199,704 mi
Last recorded199,704 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 1986 Audi Coupe132,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC803 RNJ
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 199,704 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 199,704 miles

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 190,042 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 190,034 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 177,681 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

gearbox mountin rubber bush worn

o/s/f cv boot twisted

parking brake efficency only just met

rear brake discs very corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2014 177,674 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

gearbox mountin rubber bush worn

o/s/f cv boot twisted

rear brake discs very corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 170,892 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 170,779 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front seats wont tilt foward

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

oil leak at rear diff

very bad oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2011 168,846 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front seats wont tilt foward

hand brake efficiency only just passed will soon need attention

oil light flashes on

Fail 23 Dec 2011 168,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front seats wont tilt foward

hand brake efficiency only just passed will soon need attention

oil light flashes on

Pass 7 Dec 2010 160,386 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 146,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 136,784 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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C803 RNJ is a 1986 Audi Coupe in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 C803 RNJ, 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 C803 RNJ registered?

C803 RNJ is a 1986 Audi Coupe, first registered on 13 February 1986.

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