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E985 HPH

1988 Audi Coupe

Blue Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,309 mi
Last recorded67,309 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 1988 Audi Coupe128,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE985 HPH
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 67,309 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 66,142 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 64,674 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 64,668 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 62,636 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 61,999 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 60,580 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 60,577 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 58,417 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 57,454 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2010 57,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2008 52,705 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 52,705 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pipes on valve corroding

n/s handbrake cable grommet missing

n/s rear caliper sticky

Pass 13 Oct 2006 51,404 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 50,276 miles

n/s handbrake sticky

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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E985 HPH is a 1988 Audi Coupe in Blue with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1988 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 128,318 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 E985 HPH, 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 38 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 E985 HPH registered?

E985 HPH is a 1988 Audi Coupe, first registered on 21 April 1988.

Is E985 HPH safe to buy?

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