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J394 GES

1991 Audi Coupe

Black Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

155,592 mi
Last recorded155,592 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Audi Coupe134,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ394 GES
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 155,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 155,592 miles

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Pass 7 Nov 2023 155,592 miles

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Pass 4 Nov 2022 154,346 miles

Nearside Front top mount has play

Pass 15 Oct 2021 151,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper top mount has play

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper top mount has play

Fail 13 Oct 2021 151,988 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper top mount has play

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper top mount has play

Pass 6 Nov 2020 150,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front strut top mount slight movement

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front strut top mount slight movement

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 148,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 146,999 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 144,699 miles

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion.

movement in rear axle bushes.

Fail 1 Nov 2017 144,511 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion.

movement in rear axle bushes.

Pass 8 Nov 2016 142,700 miles

Offside Rear axle bush badly worn.

Fail 13 Oct 2016 142,696 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

off side rear axle bush worn

Pass 13 Oct 2015 139,160 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 137,852 miles

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion and wear.

Fail 14 Oct 2014 137,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion and wear.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 135,745 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 131,157 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 131,157 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 129,546 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 129,546 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 127,898 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 125,458 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 124,419 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 124,419 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 120,308 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 120,308 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 116,440 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 116,407 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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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J394 GES is a 1991 Audi Coupe in Black with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 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 J394 GES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J394 GES registered?

J394 GES is a 1991 Audi Coupe, first registered on 6 August 1991.

Is J394 GES safe to buy?

The MOT history for J394 GES shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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