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G774 ECX

1989 Audi Coupe

Beige Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,803 mi
Last recorded188,803 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 1989 Audi Coupe136,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG774 ECX
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 188,803 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 188,803 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 6 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 188,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 188,769 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust leak and tick over to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front brake balance high 22%

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

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

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 brake binding slightley

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 188,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 May 2009 188,559 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear fuel valve corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2007 187,816 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 187,816 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 183,168 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 183,168 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 9 Aug 2005 181,999 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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G774 ECX is a 1989 Audi Coupe in Beige with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G774 ECX, 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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What year was G774 ECX registered?

G774 ECX is a 1989 Audi Coupe, first registered on 3 August 1989.

Is G774 ECX safe to buy?

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