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C897 LDA

1986 Audi Coupe

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

213,066 mi
Last recorded213,066 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 1986 Audi Coupe132,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC897 LDA
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 213,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 213,066 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 212,025 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 211,744 miles

Brake cable damaged both rear (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both rear (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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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C897 LDA is a 1986 Audi Coupe in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C897 LDA, 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 C897 LDA registered?

C897 LDA is a 1986 Audi Coupe, first registered on 30 June 1986.

Is C897 LDA safe to buy?

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