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F203 BJL

1988 Audi Coupe

Pink Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,006 mi
Last recorded109,006 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 1988 Audi Coupe128,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF203 BJL
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1988
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 109,006 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 105,126 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 105,053 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 104,878 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 104,318 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 104,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 102,894 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 102,894 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 102,113 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 99,347 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 99,347 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 99,274 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 99,271 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 98,646 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 98,112 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 98,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 97,036 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 94,111 miles

Slight plsy in n/s/r and o/s/r wheel barings

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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F203 BJL is a 1988 Audi Coupe in Pink with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F203 BJL, 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.

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What year was F203 BJL registered?

F203 BJL is a 1988 Audi Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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