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M159 UKL

1994 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

96,733 mi
Last recorded96,733 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Audi Coupe123,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM159 UKL
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 96,733 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front seat back frames have movement but are not insecure

nearside front bumper cracked

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked and perished

rattle from catalytic convertor

rear brake imbalance

Fail 24 Sep 2011 96,733 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front seat back frames have movement but are not insecure

nearside front bumper cracked

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked and perished

rattle from catalytic convertor

rear brake imbalance

Pass 4 May 2011 94,889 miles

Coolant leak

offside front door panel/handle missing

slight play in nearside front shock absorber

slight roughness in strut mounts/bearings

Fail 30 Apr 2011 94,889 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Coolant leak

offside front door panel/handle missing

Pass 22 Apr 2010 85,623 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake warning light flashing

interior mirror imissing

nearside front seat insecure

Fail 20 Apr 2010 85,623 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake warning light flashing

interior mirror imissing

nearside front seat insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2009 81,668 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

both sides rear tyres side wall cracking

engine oil leaks

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Apr 2009 81,663 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

both sides rear tyres side wall cracking

engine oil leaks

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2009 81,657 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Upper Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 79,353 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 79,353 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2005 68,883 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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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M159 UKL is a 1994 Audi Coupe in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 M159 UKL, 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 M159 UKL registered?

M159 UKL is a 1994 Audi Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M159 UKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M159 UKL shows 12 tests with a 41.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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