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DBZ 1600

1990 Audi Coupe

White Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,520 mi
Last recorded83,520 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Audi Coupe139,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBZ 1600
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 83,520 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 82,866 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 82,861 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 82,843 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 82,843 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 82,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 82,620 miles

Centre Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 81,543 miles

Centre caps fitted - Retainers not checked

Front and rear sub frames are rusty

Rear differential has slight leak

Under trays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2015 81,543 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre caps fitted - Retainers not checked

Front and rear sub frames are rusty

Rear differential has slight leak

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 80,500 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear axle oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2014 80,500 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear axle oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2013 79,055 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

engine oil v low

exhaust fittings corroded

exhaust joint leak

nearside rear tyre a nail and cracks

offside rear tyre cracks

rear diff oil leak

steering / front suspension noise

Fail 7 Oct 2013 79,055 miles

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

engine oil v low

exhaust fittings corroded

exhaust joint leak

nearside rear tyre a nail and cracks

offside rear tyre cracks

rear diff oil leak

steering / front suspension noise

Pass 28 Sep 2012 77,297 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coolant temp gauge inop

Fail 24 Sep 2012 77,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coolant temp gauge inop

rear exhaust box touching rear antirolle barre

Pass 30 Sep 2011 75,451 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front discs back plate corroded

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

Pass 4 Oct 2010 73,597 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front discs pitted and rusted

offside front undersill has a damage

rear diff monting deteriorated

rear suspension weak and noisy

Fail 4 Oct 2010 73,597 miles

rear diff monting deteriorated

rear suspension weak and noisy

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front discs pitted and rusted

offside front undersill has a damage

Pass 7 Oct 2009 72,283 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 70,462 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 70,452 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 69,100 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 67,603 miles

1 Rear silencer baffles are deteriorating. † †

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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DBZ 1600 is a 1990 Audi Coupe in White with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1990 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 139,401 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 DBZ 1600, 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 36 years old, this Audi Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DBZ 1600 is a 1990 Audi Coupe, first registered on 5 February 1990.

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