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J81 EHS

1991 Audi Coupe

Green Petrol 2226cc
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Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

178,286 mi
Last recorded178,286 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Audi Coupe134,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ81 EHS
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 178,286 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential weeping from near side casing seal and drive shaft seal on both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle --suspension--shock absorber casings and brake components have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2024 178,124 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION UPRIGHTS AND ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HAVE SIGNIFICANT CORROSION

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

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

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

REAR AXLE AND ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND UPRIGHTS INCLUDING SHOCK ABSORBERS HAVE SIGNIFICANT CORROSION

Fail 20 Nov 2024 178,121 miles

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

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

Front front suspension uprights and shock absorbers have significant corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear rear axle and all metal suspension uprights and shock absorbers have significant corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2024 178,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively juddering across screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nuts stripped on threads (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front front suspension uprights and shock absorbers have significant corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear rear axle and all metal suspension uprights and shock absorbers have significant corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2023 177,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted--rusty at rear of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust support bracket at front broken

front shock absorbers and wheel bearing housings have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2022 177,621 miles

ALL 4 LOWER SPING PLATFORMS ARE VERY RUSTY

ALL FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS VERY RUSTY

Central Front FRONT SUBFRAME AND LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS ARE VERY RUSTY

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC WORN PITTED AND SCORED--REAR OF DISC IS CORRODED AND IN POOR CONDITION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer HEADLAMP REFLECTOR POOR--BEAM IMAGE IS POOR

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC WORN PITTED AND SCORED- (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF SEAL LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC WORN PITTED AND SCORED--REAR OF DISC IS CORRODED AND IN POOR CONDITION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST LEAKING AT FRONT CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST SUPPORT AT GEARBOX BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL BELOW DOOR AND BEHIND WHEEL HOLED AND WEAK (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT HAS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC WORN PITTED AND SCORED- (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS AND SPRINGS VERY RUSTY

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair REAR FOOT BRAKE EFFICIENCY ---SEE BRAKE RESULTS (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 177,621 miles

ALL 4 LOWER SPING PLATFORMS ARE VERY RUSTY

ALL FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS VERY RUSTY

Central Front FRONT SUBFRAME AND LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS ARE VERY RUSTY

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC WORN PITTED AND SCORED--REAR OF DISC IS CORRODED AND IN POOR CONDITION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer HEADLAMP REFLECTOR POOR--BEAM IMAGE IS POOR

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC WORN PITTED AND SCORED- (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF SEAL LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC WORN PITTED AND SCORED--REAR OF DISC IS CORRODED AND IN POOR CONDITION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST LEAKING AT FRONT CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST SUPPORT AT GEARBOX BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL BELOW DOOR AND BEHIND WHEEL HOLED AND WEAK (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT HAS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC WORN PITTED AND SCORED- (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS AND SPRINGS VERY RUSTY

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair REAR FOOT BRAKE EFFICIENCY ---SEE BRAKE RESULTS (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 177,489 miles

Front all metal suspension and and brake parts have heavy surface corrosion

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer washer jet has only one working

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s rear suspension units have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2021 177,488 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front all metal suspension and and brake parts have heavy surface corrosion

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer washer jet has only one working

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s rear suspension units have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2020 177,092 miles

Front Brake discs corroded inner surlaces.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen delaminating.

Pass 17 Oct 2019 176,779 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front suspension parts have heavy surface corrossion

rear suspension struts have heavy surface corrossion

Fail 17 Oct 2019 176,779 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front suspension parts have heavy surface corrossion

rear suspension struts have heavy surface corrossion

Pass 2 Aug 2018 176,275 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 176,272 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to condition of flexible hoses. (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 175,969 miles

Central Front Lower exhaust support broken at gearbox

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge very close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer indicator unit loose

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak drive shaft seal at diff ()

Nearside Rear back plate in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Outer windscreen scored

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear back plate in poor condition

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front back plates missing

front and rear sub-frames and wishbones and all suspension parts have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2016 174,955 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear fuel filter cradle rubber bobbins perished

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

both rear bump stops and covers are perished and loose-broken

front and rear suspension parts and front and rear sub-frames are rusty

Fail 18 Jul 2016 174,955 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear fuel filter cradle rubber bobbins perished

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

both rear bump stops and covers are perished and loose-broken

front and rear suspension parts and front and rear sub-frames are rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2015 174,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust clamp at rear not tight

rear brake back plates deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2015 174,071 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust clamp at rear not tight

rear brake back plates deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2014 172,370 miles

Oil leak

front coil springs corroded

underside of car rusty

Fail 30 Jun 2014 172,352 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Boot floor holed and corroded at n/s and o/s

O/S/F sill holed and corroded at bottom of door.

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2013 170,268 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 168,260 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 165,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brake discs front and rear in poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2009 162,329 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 162,329 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 154,428 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 154,428 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 144,291 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 128,523 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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J81 EHS is a 1991 Audi Coupe in Green with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 J81 EHS, 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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J81 EHS is a 1991 Audi Coupe, first registered on 2 August 1991.

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