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J554 HSL

1991 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,805 mi
Last recorded132,805 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Audi Coupe134,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ554 HSL
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 132,805 miles
Fail 25 May 2026 132,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 132,708 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 132,708 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 132,703 miles

all brake pipes coated in copper greese

all fuel pipes coated in copper greese

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 11 May 2015 132,686 miles

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

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

all brake pipes cotted in greese

underside of vehicle cotted in underseal

Pass 12 May 2014 132,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

fuel and brake lines cotted in greese

under side of car cotted in underseal

Pass 7 Jun 2013 130,986 miles

nearside outer sill damaged

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 130,986 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 7 May 2012 125,742 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 121,529 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 116,679 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 111,726 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 106,585 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 104,800 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 104,800 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 103,667 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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J554 HSL is a 1991 Audi Coupe in Red with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J554 HSL, 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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J554 HSL is a 1991 Audi Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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