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H49 CBE

1991 Audi Coupe

Green Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,442 mi
Last recorded147,442 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1991 Audi Coupe134,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH49 CBE
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 147,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

nsf wing damaged

rear diff has play in mounting pin bushes

Pass 24 Apr 2013 143,907 miles

rear exhaust rubbers worn

Fail 23 Apr 2013 143,905 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

rear exhaust rubbers worn

Pass 17 Apr 2012 140,115 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 137,764 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 137,764 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 133,223 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 133,223 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 133,220 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 133,218 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O.S.F Tyre Weaing On Inner Edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 118,912 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes bent

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2006 118,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

fuel pipes bent

fuel pipes 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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H49 CBE is a 1991 Audi Coupe in Green with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1991 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 134,799 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 H49 CBE, 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 35 years old, this Audi Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H49 CBE is a 1991 Audi Coupe, first registered on 24 January 1991.

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