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G480 SWV

1990 Audi Coupe

Black Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

136,397 mi
Last recorded136,397 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1990 Audi Coupe139,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG480 SWV
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 136,397 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 136,396 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 136,397 miles

Both rear 'D' bushes have play

Nearside front suspension arm bushes have play

Offside front suspension arm bush has play

Offside rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged

Play in offside rear suspension arm ball joint

Fail 22 Oct 2015 136,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Both rear 'D' bushes have play

Nearside front suspension arm bushes have play

Offside front suspension arm bush has play

Offside rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged

Play in offside rear suspension arm ball joint

Pass 23 Oct 2014 135,203 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 135,203 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 21 Oct 2013 132,641 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 132,641 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 122,560 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 116,192 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 116,192 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 113,964 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 108,584 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 108,525 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 101,260 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 101,200 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 94,448 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 81,738 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 81,738 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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G480 SWV is a 1990 Audi Coupe in Black with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1990 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 139,401 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 G480 SWV, 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 36 years old, this Audi Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G480 SWV registered?

G480 SWV is a 1990 Audi Coupe, first registered on 2 January 1990.

Is G480 SWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G480 SWV shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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