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D97 WMY

1986 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,193 mi
Last recorded57,193 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Audi Coupe132,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD97 WMY
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 57,193 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 57,176 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2023 56,410 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 56,368 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2022 56,077 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 55,078 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 55,063 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020
Pass 1 Oct 2019 53,300 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 53,279 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 52,751 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 52,255 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 52,251 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 50,348 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 49,124 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 48,597 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 48,597 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 45,446 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 45,441 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 43,668 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 40,992 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 40,989 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 29,070 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 26,093 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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D97 WMY is a 1986 Audi Coupe in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D97 WMY, 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

How do I check the history of D97 WMY?

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What year was D97 WMY registered?

D97 WMY is a 1986 Audi Coupe, first registered on 12 November 1986.

Is D97 WMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D97 WMY shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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