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J315 DCD

1991 Audi Coupe

Silver Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

134,709 mi
Last recorded134,709 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Audi Coupe134,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ315 DCD
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 134,709 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 134,668 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 134,666 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (Outer edge's (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 134,439 miles

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

n/s/f bumper loose but secure

rear backrests loose but secure

Fail 25 Sep 2018 134,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 133,967 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 133,956 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 133,956 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2012 133,659 miles

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

o/s n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Sep 2012 133,624 miles

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

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

o/s n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2011 132,560 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 132,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 132,318 miles

Bonnet doesnt fasten on both catches.

Both front wiper blades worn.

Front fog light inoperative.

Nearside front track rod end rubber split.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak.

Various damage to bodywork.

Fail 17 Jul 2010 132,308 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Bonnet doesnt fasten on both catches.

Both front wiper blades worn.

Front fog light inoperative.

Nearside front track rod end rubber split.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak.

Various damage to bodywork.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 128,348 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 124,019 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

advise engine mountings to be checked

edges of front screen fogging

plastic trims covering outer sills

Fail 11 Apr 2008 123,984 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front drive shaft bent (2.5.C.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

advise engine mounts to be checked

front windscreen fogging around edges

plastic trims covering outer sills

Pass 2 Mar 2007 123,948 miles

as previous advise sheet †

Fail 1 Mar 2007 123,947 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front screen fogging

rad leaking

Fail 9 Feb 2007 123,942 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advise engine or gearbox mountings be checked banging when reversed

front screen fogging

radiator leaking

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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J315 DCD is a 1991 Audi Coupe in Silver with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 J315 DCD, 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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J315 DCD is a 1991 Audi Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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