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F738 PBC

1989 Audi Coupe

Black Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,109 mi
Last recorded116,109 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 1989 Audi Coupe136,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF738 PBC
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 116,109 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under body surface rust on components

Pass 28 Nov 2018 115,499 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under body surface rust on components

Fail 28 Nov 2018 115,499 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under body surface rust on components

Pass 10 Oct 2017 166,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front fuel pipe is slightly corroded

Oil leak From rear diff area ()

Fail 7 Oct 2017 166,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front fuel pipe is slightly corroded

Oil leak From rear diff area ()

Pass 8 Oct 2016 165,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 163,393 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exshauste shield inscure

Fail 9 Sep 2015 163,378 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exshauste shield inscure

Pass 24 Sep 2014 161,960 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 161,338 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 161,311 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 161,117 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 161,100 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 159,310 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 153,347 miles

/s/f fog lamp damaged

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

n/s side repeater loose

Fail 29 Jul 2010 153,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

/s/f fog lamp damaged

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

n/s side repeater loose

Pass 10 Mar 2007 121,192 miles

age related cracking on o/s/r and n/s/f tyre o/s/r tyre down to 2mm

exhaust showing signs of outer casing wear

slight dampness o/s/r/ stut

Pass 3 Oct 2005 121,033 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 121,033 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2005 121,009 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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F738 PBC is a 1989 Audi Coupe in Black with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F738 PBC, 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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F738 PBC is a 1989 Audi Coupe, first registered on 2 February 1989.

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