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H859 XYK

1990 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

194,637 mi
Last recorded194,637 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
Typical for 1990 Audi Coupe139,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH859 XYK
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2008 194,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 186,352 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 186,352 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 179,219 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes slightly out of balance

slight play in offside top suspension mounting

Fail 15 Sep 2006 179,219 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes slightly out of balance

slight play in offside top suspension mounting

Pass 21 Sep 2005 168,812 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 168,812 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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H859 XYK is a 1990 Audi Coupe in Red with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 H859 XYK, 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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What year was H859 XYK registered?

H859 XYK is a 1990 Audi Coupe, first registered on 16 October 1990.

Is H859 XYK safe to buy?

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