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M688 HBC

1994 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

119,885 mi
Last recorded119,885 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Audi Coupe123,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM688 HBC
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2012 119,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both rear tyres starting to crack/perish

Brake discs rusty and front pads look low

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 116,726 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 116,687 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 112,964 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 112,956 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 107,842 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 107,782 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 107,645 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2008 103,828 miles

11 spots of corrosoion + petrol pipes

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 97,799 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2007 97,785 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 88,097 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 88,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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M688 HBC is a 1994 Audi Coupe in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 M688 HBC, 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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M688 HBC is a 1994 Audi Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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