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C985 DKM

1985 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

137,467 mi
Last recorded137,467 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Audi Coupe118,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC985 DKM
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 137,467 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 136,769 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 136,183 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 135,191 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 134,775 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear caliper handbrake lever has quite a bit of travel

Fail 14 Oct 2021 134,775 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear caliper handbrake lever has quite a bit of travel

Pass 19 Oct 2020 134,008 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 133,646 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 131,916 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2012 130,154 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 127,765 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 125,590 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 123,684 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 122,280 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 120,547 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 118,036 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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C985 DKM is a 1985 Audi Coupe in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 C985 DKM, 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 C985 DKM registered?

C985 DKM is a 1985 Audi Coupe, first registered on 21 November 1985.

Is C985 DKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C985 DKM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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