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J553 GMP

1991 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,999 mi
Last recorded102,999 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1991 Audi Coupe134,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ553 GMP
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 102,999 miles

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

brake warning light illuminates intermittant

slight oil leak from rear diff

temp warning lamp flashing

Pass 16 Sep 2011 102,999 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 102,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Oil, temp and brake warning lights on dash

Pass 10 Feb 2009 101,405 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 101,405 miles

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

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

Offside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 95,394 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 95,176 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 92,441 miles

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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J553 GMP is a 1991 Audi Coupe in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J553 GMP, 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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J553 GMP is a 1991 Audi Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J553 GMP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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