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K404 PLC

1992 Audi Coupe

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

227,851 mi
Last recorded227,851 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Audi Coupe128,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK404 PLC
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 227,851 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp /indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 227,310 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 227,310 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2021 227,312 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside+nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 227,311 miles

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

Offside Front suspension top mount

Fail 13 Oct 2020 227,310 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front suspension top mount

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 227,028 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 227,026 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight play in the n/s rear wheel bearing

under tray is damp of oil

Pass 21 Nov 2016 223,685 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 223,683 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 217,908 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 211,899 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 207,651 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 204,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

middle and rear exhaust are starting to corrod

Pass 24 Oct 2012 204,227 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

middle and rear exhaust are starting to corrod

Pass 19 Oct 2011 199,256 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise engine oil leek

advise play in both o/s and n/s front strut montings

advise play in the o/s front balljoint

middle and rear exhaust boxes are starting to corrod

n/s front brake hose startjng to crack

Pass 23 Oct 2010 193,827 miles

Both the front brake hoses are showing signs of cracking up

Brake warning light stays on occassionally

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLight exhust blow from join (nearside)between the 1st and 2nd exhust box

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Oct 2009 84,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 173,182 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 6 Oct 2008 173,182 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 2 Oct 2007 163,033 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 156,894 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 151,198 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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K404 PLC is a 1992 Audi Coupe in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 K404 PLC, 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.

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K404 PLC is a 1992 Audi Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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