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J881 HSL

1991 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

53,137 mi
Last recorded53,137 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Audi Coupe134,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ881 HSL
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 53,137 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 51,703 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 50,100 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 50,086 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 49,916 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 49,852 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 48,785 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 48,012 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 47,081 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 45,842 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 44,170 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 42,097 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 40,234 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 38,967 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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J881 HSL is a 1991 Audi Coupe in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 J881 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J881 HSL registered?

J881 HSL is a 1991 Audi Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J881 HSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J881 HSL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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