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M889 DNL

1994 Audi Coupe

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

168,078 mi
Last recorded168,078 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1994 Audi Coupe123,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM889 DNL
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2016 168,078 miles

Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated BOTH REAR (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail rear mount snapped (6.1.D.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe needs new bolts and washers (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

both front seats mechanism worn

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

front wheels tight to turn

rear section of exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 19 Jun 2015 168,079 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pedal feel poor?

exhaust corroded

oil light flickering

Fail 16 Jun 2015 168,079 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pedal feel poor?

exhaust corroded

oil light flickering

rear petrol pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 164,496 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

fuel filter mounting bracket rubbers poor

fuel pipes+union on pipe corroded

slight blow exhaust joint+about to break

Fail 11 Jun 2014 164,496 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

fuel filter mounting bracket rubbers poor

fuel pipes+union on pipe corroded

slight blow exhaust joint+about to break

Pass 12 Jun 2013 153,263 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

both rear shockabsorber casings corroded

engine oil pressure warning lamp illuminated during emissions test

fuel pipes corroded

rear exhuast silecer corroded badly

rear exhuast silencer rubber hanger detached

Fail 5 Jun 2013 153,263 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

both rear shockabsorber casings corroded

engine oil pressure warning lamp illuminated during emissions test

fuel pipes corroded

rear exhuast silecer corroded badly

rear exhuast silencer rubber hanger detached

Pass 12 Jun 2012 143,522 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

front exhaust to cat bolts badly corroded

oil warning light coming on

Fail 11 Jun 2012 143,514 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

front exhaust to cat bolts badly corroded

oil warning light coming on

Pass 16 Jun 2011 132,730 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs poor

o/s front anti-roll link boots split

o/s wiper split

rear brake discs poor

Pass 24 Jun 2010 125,568 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs pitted

oil warning light comes on

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 9 Jul 2009 114,975 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2009 114,975 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2008 103,045 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 94,353 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 94,353 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 85,366 miles

both rear brake pipe ferrils begining to corrode

Pass 6 Jul 2005 77,755 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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M889 DNL is a 1994 Audi Coupe in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M889 DNL, 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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M889 DNL is a 1994 Audi Coupe, first registered on 3 August 1994.

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