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F469 VNH

1988 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

85,800 mi
Last recorded85,800 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Audi Coupe128,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF469 VNH
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 85,800 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 84,385 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 83,471 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 83,333 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 83,167 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat allows for slight movement

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 82,844 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 82,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 80,618 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 79,881 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 78,187 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 77,168 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 76,822 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 76,822 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 74,825 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 71,486 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 68,278 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 86,347 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 64,265 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 62,291 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 62,291 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 58,653 miles

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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F469 VNH is a 1988 Audi Coupe in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 F469 VNH, 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 F469 VNH registered?

F469 VNH is a 1988 Audi Coupe, first registered on 5 October 1988.

Is F469 VNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F469 VNH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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