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EHJ 820Y

1982 Audi Coupe

Silver Petrol 1921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2008
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

59,810 mi
Last recorded59,810 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1982 Audi Coupe77,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHJ 820Y
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,921cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2013 59,810 miles

Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 59,810 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 59,810 miles

Coolant leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both top strut bearings slight play

tyres perrishing both o/s and n/s/f

boot lid gas struts defective

Fail 18 Apr 2007 59,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Coolant leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both top strut bearing slight play

tyres perrishing both o/s and n/s/f

boot lid gas struts defective

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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EHJ 820Y is a 1982 Audi Coupe in Silver with a 1,921cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1982 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 77,750 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 EHJ 820Y, 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 44 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 EHJ 820Y registered?

EHJ 820Y is a 1982 Audi Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is EHJ 820Y safe to buy?

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