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F47 YEF

1989 Audi Coupe

White Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

219,815 mi
Last recorded219,815 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1989 Audi Coupe136,125 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF47 YEF
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2012 219,815 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 219,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 209,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 209,943 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 201,680 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 201,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 188,581 miles

CLIP FOR FLEX NOT SECURE NOW FIXED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R TYRE ON 2MM

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 188,581 miles

CLIP FOR FLEX NOT SECURE NOW FIXED

O/S/R TYRE ON 2MM

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 173,577 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 173,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 157,879 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 157,879 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) 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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F47 YEF is a 1989 Audi Coupe in White with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 136,125 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 F47 YEF, 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 37 years old, this Audi Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F47 YEF is a 1989 Audi Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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