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F596 RDC

1988 Audi Coupe

Green Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,560 mi
Last recorded150,560 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Audi Coupe128,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF596 RDC
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 150,560 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear slightly binding

Fail 18 Dec 2025 150,560 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting both front jacking blocks ( marked yellow ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear slightly binding

Pass 31 May 2022 145,366 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Offside and nearside front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorating

Offside front lower suspension arm has slight damage

Offside rear tyre perishing

front suspension components corroding

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 23 Mar 2022 145,350 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

All brake discs corroded

All brake hose ferules corroding

Front suspension components corroding

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Slight play in offside front top suspension mounting

Pass 8 Sep 2011 144,807 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 141,075 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 141,074 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 136,166 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 136,166 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 183,749 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 132,162 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 132,158 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 129,183 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 121,582 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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F596 RDC is a 1988 Audi Coupe in Green with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F596 RDC, 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 F596 RDC registered?

F596 RDC is a 1988 Audi Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F596 RDC safe to buy?

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