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L496 TRP

1994 Audi Coupe

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,253 mi
Last recorded142,253 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Audi Coupe123,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL496 TRP
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 142,253 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 142,249 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 174,801 miles

Temporary locking type fuel cap fitted

Nearside front fog light glass broken

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 170,151 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight wear n/s front rear wishbone bush

Fail 10 Aug 2007 170,149 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight wear n/s front rear wishbone bush

Fail 11 May 2007 170,131 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

brake discs surface corrosion

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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L496 TRP is a 1994 Audi Coupe in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 123,030 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 L496 TRP, 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 32 years old, this Audi Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L496 TRP registered?

L496 TRP is a 1994 Audi Coupe, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is L496 TRP safe to buy?

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