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L581 TRP

1994 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,189 mi
Last recorded142,189 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Audi Coupe123,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL581 TRP
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 142,189 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R inner side light not working

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake warning light on

Fail 14 Jul 2009 142,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R inner side light not working

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake warning light on

Pass 11 Jul 2008 135,362 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 153,093 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear tyre not the same size

Pass 28 Jun 2007 126,917 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 126,917 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 148,319 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2006 123,101 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 123,101 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

O/S/R position lamp inner light inoperative

Pass 15 Feb 2006 148,229 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2006 148,229 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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L581 TRP is a 1994 Audi Coupe in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L581 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.

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What year was L581 TRP registered?

L581 TRP is a 1994 Audi Coupe, first registered on 11 April 1994.

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