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J261 KBD

1991 Audi Coupe

Silver Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

212,316 mi
Last recorded212,316 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1991 Audi Coupe134,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ261 KBD
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 212,316 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 212,294 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 211,945 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 21 Aug 2009 211,945 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 3 Aug 2009 211,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 203,542 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 203,542 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 199,660 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 199,660 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

o/s front brake backing plate badly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2006 193,233 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 193,233 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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J261 KBD is a 1991 Audi Coupe in Silver with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 J261 KBD, 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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J261 KBD is a 1991 Audi Coupe, first registered on 20 September 1991.

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