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H386 HFJ

1990 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

186,577 mi
Last recorded186,577 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1990 Audi Coupe139,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH386 HFJ
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2011 186,577 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

All exhaust hangers badly deteriorated.

Both inner sill ends very rusty.

Both rear wheel bearings have free play on limit.

Breather hose split and leaking.

C.O. gases very weak rec. adjustment.

Chip in windscreen.

Front exhaust bracket broken.

Major oil leak.

Nearside front antiroll bar drop link has slight free play.

Nearside rear shock absorber leaking.

Offside front wishbone very rusty ans has play in bushes.

Offside inner tail light not working.

Windscreen delaminating.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 181,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

fuel pipe connection at rear is badly corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2010 181,770 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

fuel pipe fitting badly corroded at rear

Pass 2 Oct 2009 177,438 miles

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

windscreen is badly deteriorated at nearside top corner

fuel supply pipe connection union near fuel tank is very badly corroded and starting to split

Fail 1 Oct 2009 177,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

windscreen is badly deteriorated at nearside top corner

fuel supply pipe connection union near fuel tank is very badly corroded and starting to split

Pass 29 Sep 2008 171,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 171,795 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 166,514 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 166,510 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 159,002 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 159,002 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 150,965 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 150,965 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

metal brake pipes at rear are corroded

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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H386 HFJ is a 1990 Audi Coupe in Red with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 H386 HFJ, 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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H386 HFJ is a 1990 Audi Coupe, first registered on 19 October 1990.

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