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E494 OWW

1987 Audi Coupe

Blue Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,930 mi
Last recorded144,930 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1987 Audi Coupe123,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE494 OWW
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 144,930 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 144,920 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 144,916 miles

battery insecure

front shocks corroding

nearside rear door sill corroded

offside rear drive shaft boot poor

petrol pipes under bonnet corroded

petrol pipes under car corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2009 144,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 144,840 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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E494 OWW is a 1987 Audi Coupe in Blue with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 123,739 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 E494 OWW, 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 39 years old, this Audi Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E494 OWW registered?

E494 OWW is a 1987 Audi Coupe, first registered on 3 September 1987.

Is E494 OWW safe to buy?

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