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J455 REY

1992 Audi Coupe

White Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,412 mi
Last recorded79,412 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Audi Coupe128,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ455 REY
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 79,412 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 79,315 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 79,267 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 79,174 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 79,115 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 79,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 78,949 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 78,947 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 78,871 miles

Oil leak ()

park brake efficiency only just met

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Apr 2017 78,868 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Oil leak ()

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2016 78,861 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 78,642 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2015 78,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 78,344 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2013 77,972 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 77,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 77,935 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

rear tyres perishing

Fail 13 Jun 2011 77,935 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 Dec 2009 75,680 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres wearing on outer edge 2-3mm

front to rear fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

fuel filter showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2008 73,871 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front lower suspension arm bushes are splitting

front to rear fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

o/s/r lower suspension arm rear bush is splitting

Pass 3 Sep 2007 72,374 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 72,347 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 67,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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J455 REY is a 1992 Audi Coupe in White with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1992 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 128,052 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 J455 REY, 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 34 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 J455 REY registered?

J455 REY is a 1992 Audi Coupe, first registered on 1 April 1992.

Is J455 REY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J455 REY shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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