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G494 LAX

1990 Audi Coupe

Silver Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,734 mi
Last recorded142,734 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2011
Typical for 1990 Audi Coupe139,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG494 LAX
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2011 142,734 miles

Battery insecure

Rear disc condition corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2010 140,858 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

n/s/f fog light lense cracked

oil leak on rear diff

slight play in rear diff bush

Pass 12 Aug 2008 140,530 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

flakey corrosion on rear cross-member frame and n/s/f and o/s/r lower wishbone arms

back exhaust pipe fouling on o/s/r drive-shaft

Fail 5 Aug 2008 140,336 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

flakey corrosion on rear cross-member frame and n/s/f and o/s/r lower wishbone arms

back exhaust pipe fouling on o/s/r drive-shaft

Fail 15 Jun 2007 136,064 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

flakey corrosion on all lower suspension arms

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on inner tread

Pass 15 Jun 2007 136,064 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

flakey corrosion on all lower suspension arms

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on inner tread

Pass 3 Jul 2006 130,651 miles

ADVISORYS ON TEST 453478476189

Fail 27 Jun 2006 130,553 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

HEAVE FLAKING RUST ON REAR SUSPENSION FRAME

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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G494 LAX is a 1990 Audi Coupe in Silver with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G494 LAX, 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 G494 LAX registered?

G494 LAX is a 1990 Audi Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G494 LAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G494 LAX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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