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J311 CGJ

1991 Audi Coupe

Blue Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,729 mi
Last recorded121,729 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 1991 Audi Coupe134,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ311 CGJ
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 121,729 miles

cracking in nearside front tyre

damage to nearside rear outer sill lip

evidence of offside rear drive shaft inner joint, bolts fouling exhaust

knock when pulling away (rear diff bush advanced wear/deterioration)

nearside rear inner side lamp recommend attention

offside hand brake cable in poor condition

rear subframe bushes in poor condition

warning lamp on, on dash

Fail 5 Oct 2012 121,729 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear transverse tie bar outer ball joint dust covers in poor condition

cracking in nearside front tyre

damage to nearside rear outer sill lip

evidence of offside rear drive shaft inner joint, bolts fouling exhaust

knock when pulling away

nearside rear inner side lamp recommend attention

offside hand brake cable in poor condition

rear subframe bushes in poor condition

warning lamp on, on dash

Pass 3 Aug 2011 121,363 miles

offside front top strut mount worn, offside rear drive shaft fouling exhaust, offside rear handbrake cable has little movement, nearside front door trim inscure

Fail 1 Aug 2011 121,363 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front top strut mount worn, offside rear drive shaft fouling exhaust, offside rear handbrake cable has little movement, nearside front door trim inscure

Pass 30 Nov 2010 117,931 miles

nearside outer sill damaged, offside outer sill damaged, steering system worn, offside top strut mount worn close to failure, rear disc corroded, offside rear caliper arm seized

Fail 24 Nov 2010 117,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear lower suspension joints grease boots split

evidence of exhaust fouling offside rear inner drive flange

nearside bonnet catch requires attention

offside front brake hose (body to strut) in very poor condition

offside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge stepped tread pattern

offside hand brake cable in poor condition

wear/movement in rear subframe nearside front mounting/bush

Pass 11 Aug 2009 116,744 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 116,744 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J311 CGJ is a 1991 Audi Coupe in Blue with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J311 CGJ, 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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What year was J311 CGJ registered?

J311 CGJ is a 1991 Audi Coupe, first registered on 2 August 1991.

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