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J333 JCE

1991 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

169,295 mi
Last recorded169,295 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 Audi Coupe134,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 JCE
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 169,295 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2024 169,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure from pipe to pipe (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure from pipe to pipe (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 169,256 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 169,256 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 168,767 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 168,211 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 168,204 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 167,666 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 167,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 165,346 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 165,346 miles

Emissions not tested Engine oil below minimum mark (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 163,783 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 162,728 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 162,712 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 159,741 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 159,741 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre 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 Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 153,935 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 153,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 148,174 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 148,172 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 146,632 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 146,629 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 145,979 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 145,979 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 137,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 137,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 129,887 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 129,887 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

slight age wear on both rear tyres

Pass 27 Mar 2008 128,583 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 128,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 126,095 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 126,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 123,171 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 123,170 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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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J333 JCE is a 1991 Audi Coupe in Red with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 J333 JCE, 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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J333 JCE is a 1991 Audi Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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