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NIB 8226

1992 Audi Coupe

Silver Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

143,173 mi
Last recorded143,173 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Audi Coupe128,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIB 8226
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 143,173 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 142,017 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 140,650 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 140,649 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 138,650 miles

offside front outer cv boot heavily perished

rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2021 138,650 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 138,270 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 136,923 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 135,096 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 132,424 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 128,959 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Aug 2014 125,158 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 125,103 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2013 119,785 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn low on both edges

Offside front tyre is low on inner edge

Power steering rack area damp

Pass 25 Aug 2012 115,566 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2011 112,044 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 109,913 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 121,969 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 121,362 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 120,725 miles

front tyres worn

o/s/cv boot perished

rack gaitor perished

slight play detected in n/s/track control arm

Pass 10 Mar 2007 120,387 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 119,281 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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NIB 8226 is a 1992 Audi Coupe in Silver with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1992 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 128,052 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NIB 8226, 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 34 years old, this Audi Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NIB 8226 registered?

NIB 8226 is a 1992 Audi Coupe, first registered on 26 June 1992.

Is NIB 8226 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIB 8226 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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