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C890 XLK

1986 Audi Coupe

Silver Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,502 mi
Last recorded117,502 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Audi Coupe132,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC890 XLK
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 117,502 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 117,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 117,330 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides have upper movement, also heard on road test (brakes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake hose slightly loose in bracket

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under body and suspension components have been painted/undersealed heavily

Fail 9 Aug 2024 117,308 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to hose condition (road test 4wd) (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose bulging under pressure DANGEROUS (1.1.12 (d))

Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both side. Detected under lock to lock check (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under body painted/under sealed

Pass 19 Jul 2023 117,219 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 116,949 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 116,868 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 116,822 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 116,670 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 116,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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C890 XLK is a 1986 Audi Coupe in Silver with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 C890 XLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C890 XLK registered?

C890 XLK is a 1986 Audi Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C890 XLK safe to buy?

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