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G171 WEW

1989 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 2226cc
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Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

164,596 mi
Last recorded164,596 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 1989 Audi Coupe136,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG171 WEW
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 164,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 164,596 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 164,596 miles

All tyres heavily deteriorated on tread and sidewalls

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear uppers to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front inners (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both front lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 164,596 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

All tyres heavily deteriorated on tread and sidewalls

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear uppers to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front inners (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both front lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 164,596 miles

All tyres heavily delaminated on tread and sidewalls

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear upper to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front inners (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both front lowers (2.4.G.1)

Timing belt?

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 164,696 miles

All tyres heavily delaminates on treads and sidewalls

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside rear inner (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front inners (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear uppers to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both fronts (2.5.B.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Nearside rear (2.6.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (2.4.G.1)

Timing belt?

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 164,696 miles

All tyres heavily delaminates on treads and sidewalls

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside rear inner (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front inners (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear uppers to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both fronts (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Nearside rear (2.6.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (2.4.G.1)

Timing belt?

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 164,596 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres delaminating on treads and sidewalls

timing belt??

Pass 30 May 2014 164,596 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres delaminating on tread and sidewalls

timing belt??

Fail 30 May 2014 164,596 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres delaminating on tread and sidewalls

timing belt??

Fail 30 May 2013 164,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres 2mm of tread approx

corrosion on exhaust centre section at joint front section bolts heavily corroded

corrosion on rear inner upper steel brake pipes

surface cracking on all tyres

timing belt??

Pass 30 May 2013 164,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres 2mm of tread approx

corrosion on exhaust centre section at joint front section bolts heavily corroded

corrosion on rear inner upper steel brake pipes

surface cracking on all tyres

timing belt??

Pass 23 May 2012 164,596 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres have surface cracking on treads and sidewalls cords not exposed

corrosion on exhaust centre section at joint,front section bolts heavily corroded

corrosion on rear inner upper steel brake pipes

timing belt??

Fail 23 May 2012 164,596 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres have surface cracking on treads and sidewalls cords not exposed

corrosion on exhaust centre section at joint,front section bolts heavily corroded

corrosion on rear inner upper steel brake pipes

timing belt??

Pass 27 May 2011 164,596 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on all rear steel brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust centre section at joint, front section bolts heavily corroded

corrosion on front inner steel brake pipes

nearside rear tyre has slight cut on tread cords not exposed

rear number plate delaminated

timing belt?

Fail 27 May 2011 164,596 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on all rear steel brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust centre section at joint, front section bolts heavily corroded

corrosion on front inner steel brake pipes

nearside rear tyre has slight cut on tread cords not exposed

rear number plate delaminated

timing belt?

Fail 20 May 2010 164,596 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion on all rear steel brake pipes from load sensing valve

corrosion on exhaust centre section at joint front section bolts heavily corroded

corrosion on front outer steel brake pipes

rear number plate delaminating

timing belt???

Pass 20 May 2010 164,596 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on all rear steel brake pipes from load sensing valve

corrosion on exhaust centre section at joint front section bolts heavily corroded

corrosion on front outer steel brake pipes

rear number plate delaminating

timing belt???

Pass 18 Jun 2009 164,597 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion on all rear steel brake pipes from load sensing valve

corrosion on exhaust centre section at silencer joints

corrosion on front outer steel brake pipes

corrosion on fuel filter

exhaust front section joint bolts heavily corroded

front flexi brake pipe ferruls corroded

front inner brake pads appear low

offside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear number plate delaminating

slight play at rear wheel bearings

timing belt???

wiper blades split at ends but effectively clear screen

Fail 28 May 2009 164,596 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion on all rear steel brake pipes from load sensing valve

corrosion on exhaust centre section at silencer joints

corrosion on front outer steel brake pipes

corrosion on fuel filter

exhaust front section joint bolts heavily corroded

front flexi brake pipe ferrules corroded

front inner brake pads appear low

offside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear number plate delaminating

slight play at rear wheel bearings

timing belt???

wiper blades split at ends but effectively clear screen

Pass 30 May 2008 164,532 miles

corrosion on front and rear steel brake pipes and front to rear steel fuel pipes

corrosion on rear brake discs ,brake pads low.

front suspension bushes worn

Pass 13 Jun 2007 163,854 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 163,854 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion on rear brake discs and rear steel brake pipes

corrosion on rear brake discs.

exhaust centre section corroded.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 160,242 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 160,209 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion on exhaust centre box

corrosion on front and rear steel brake pipes

nearside rear brake pads low and discs worn.

surface corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

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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G171 WEW is a 1989 Audi Coupe in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 G171 WEW, 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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G171 WEW is a 1989 Audi Coupe, first registered on 19 September 1989.

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