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G111 BFS

1989 Audi Coupe

Grey Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,938 mi
Last recorded113,938 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2016
Typical for 1989 Audi Coupe136,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG111 BFS
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2016 113,938 miles

battery poorly secured.

both front tyres worn bald on inner edges. 205/60/R15

brake fluid discolured/contaminated.

Fail 14 Feb 2016 113,938 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery poorly secured.

both front tyres worn bald on inner edges. 205/60/R15

brake fluid discolured/contaminated.

offside headlamp aim on upper limit.

Fail 30 Dec 2015 113,713 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 6 Jan 2015 103,447 miles

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

chassis and floor pans covered in heavy paint and underseal

Fail 6 Jan 2015 103,447 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis and floor pans covered in heavy paint and underseal

Pass 29 Sep 2008 107,891 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 98,975 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 96,217 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 96,217 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 94,917 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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G111 BFS is a 1989 Audi Coupe in Grey with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G111 BFS, 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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G111 BFS is a 1989 Audi Coupe, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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