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G985 HNH

1989 Audi Coupe

Green Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,883 mi
Last recorded126,883 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Audi Coupe136,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG985 HNH
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2024 126,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength lower inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded to excess out with prescribed areas

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake backing plates corroded and in poor condition

exhaust centre clamp corroded and in poor condition

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2019 126,021 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 126,017 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 125,263 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 125,261 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 122,154 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 114,368 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 112,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front seat backs have slight movement.

exhaust rubbers slightly cracking.

front sub-frame corroded.

Fail 28 Mar 2014 112,789 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

exhaust rubber starting to split.

offside front brake flexi adrift of clip but not fouling.

offside front cv boot slightly insecure but still preventing ingress of dirt.

slight movement in both front seat backs.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 107,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front to rear brake pipes and hoses covered in underseal.

underside of vehicle coated in underseal.

Fail 3 Apr 2013 107,781 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front to rear brake pipes and hoses covered in underseal.

underside of vehicle coated in underseal.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 94,251 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 94,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2010 106,836 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 106,836 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 104,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 96,928 miles

advise nearside brake flexi starting to crack! †

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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G985 HNH is a 1989 Audi Coupe in Green with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 G985 HNH, 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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G985 HNH is a 1989 Audi Coupe, first registered on 26 September 1989.

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