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J17 WAX

1993 Audi Coupe

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

232,102 mi
Last recorded232,102 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Audi Coupe128,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 WAX
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 232,102 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 232,060 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 232,019 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both rear light tinted (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear load adjusting valve spring missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside and off side stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 231,769 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake load adjuster spring missing.

Pass 14 Sep 2019 231,615 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 230,721 miles

Nearside Front brake sticking but not to excess

Fail 15 Sep 2018 230,721 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake sticking but not to excess

Pass 9 Sep 2017 228,961 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 229,018 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 228,365 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 228,361 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 227,619 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 220,741 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 220,741 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 213,079 miles

offside rear brake caliper damp but not leaking at present

Fail 16 Nov 2011 213,079 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear brake caliper damp but not leaking at present

Pass 15 Nov 2010 200,051 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 200,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 187,471 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2009 187,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 177,567 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil filler cap missing

Pass 19 Oct 2007 163,687 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 163,687 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 151,029 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 146,364 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 146,360 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

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

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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J17 WAX is a 1993 Audi Coupe in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1993 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 128,105 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 J17 WAX, 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 33 years old, this Audi Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J17 WAX registered?

J17 WAX is a 1993 Audi Coupe, first registered on 21 May 1993.

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