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F497 VNH

1988 Audi Coupe

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,277 mi
Last recorded107,277 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1988 Audi Coupe128,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF497 VNH
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2018 107,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR OF BODYSILL/WHEELARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR OF BODYSILL/WHEELARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 107,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak slight leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure Seat back (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Passengers seat back will not tilt forward to gain access to the rear seats

Pass 8 Feb 2017 106,305 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 101,270 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 100,015 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 97,828 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 93,697 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 93,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 86,734 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 86,721 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 80,487 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

PIN HOLE IN O/S/F CV BOOT

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/ AND N/S/F SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES

Pass 25 Feb 2010 66,904 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 66,904 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 61,775 miles

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

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

small chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2008 5,808 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 54,068 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 54,068 miles

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

offside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisey

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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F497 VNH is a 1988 Audi Coupe in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 F497 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.

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What year was F497 VNH registered?

F497 VNH is a 1988 Audi Coupe, first registered on 1 November 1988.

Is F497 VNH safe to buy?

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