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G978 FNP

1989 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,024 mi
Last recorded138,024 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 1989 Audi Coupe136,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG978 FNP
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 138,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 136,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 135,401 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 133,720 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 133,702 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 132,855 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 129,242 miles

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

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2015 129,226 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 126,846 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 123,575 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 122,495 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 120,676 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 117,488 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 112,847 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 111,348 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 111,348 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 107,208 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 91,689 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 90,809 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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G978 FNP is a 1989 Audi Coupe in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 G978 FNP, 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 G978 FNP registered?

G978 FNP is a 1989 Audi Coupe, first registered on 21 November 1989.

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