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G797 KBD

1989 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Audi Coupe136,125 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG797 KBD
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012

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

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

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

n/s and o/s rear discs rusty

Fail 23 Jul 2012

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

n/s and o/s rear discs rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2011 216,765 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 18 Jul 2011 216,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Jul 2010 211,963 miles

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

oil leak

poor repair to drivers front seat

rusty fuel pipe

Fail 20 Jul 2010 211,963 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

oil leak

rusty fuel pipe

Pass 23 Jul 2009 206,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel pipes rusty

poor n/s hand brake

Fail 21 Jul 2009

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel pipes rusty

poor n/s hand brake

Pass 21 Jul 2008 199,606 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 199,605 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 192,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 187,586 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 187,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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G797 KBD is a 1989 Audi Coupe in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 G797 KBD, 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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G797 KBD is a 1989 Audi Coupe, first registered on 28 November 1989.

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