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H551 OMS

1990 Audi Coupe

Grey Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

74,452 mi
Last recorded74,452 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Audi Coupe139,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH551 OMS
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 74,452 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively wheel bearing not fully inspected (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 74,447 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively wheel bearing not fully inspected (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 74,418 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play steering rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

exhaust slight blow

oil leaks

underside suspension components corroded various areas

Pass 9 Feb 2022 74,342 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 74,153 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre over ten years old

sills/ underside corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2020 73,919 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 73,463 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve at exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 73,463 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve at exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 72,913 miles

Oil leak ()

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

both front suspension arm corroded

brake pipes been greased

some brake grab on rear

Pass 8 Feb 2017 72,365 miles

BOTH FRONT WISH BONES CORRODED

L S V spring loose and corroded

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.A.2)

most of the brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 9 Feb 2016 71,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front wish bones corroded

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 70,758 miles

All brake pipes coated in grease hard to fully check

All coil springs corroded

Both rear wheel bearings have very slight play in them

Exhaust system corroded

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Various engine oil leaks

Various signs of coolant residue from top of engine and around radiator area

Pass 7 Feb 2014 69,883 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2014 69,883 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2013 68,609 miles

brake pipes at rear covered in grease

exhaust system rusty

front windscreen at edges slightly damaged

fuel filter slightly rusty

nearside front and offside front brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 1 Feb 2012 67,072 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear bumper loose

rusty exhaust

seats play

Pass 17 Feb 2011 66,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 66,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 64,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 63,456 miles

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

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

nearside front Tyres Sidewall Slightly Cracked

offside rear Tyre Sidewall Slightly Cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2008 61,676 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 61,676 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 59,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 57,940 miles

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)

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

Rear Silencer Hanger Bracket Corroded/Ready To Break Off.

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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H551 OMS is a 1990 Audi Coupe in Grey with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 H551 OMS, 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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H551 OMS is a 1990 Audi Coupe, first registered on 13 September 1990.

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