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NST 159Y

1990 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,204 mi
Last recorded133,204 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1990 Audi Coupe139,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNST 159Y
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2008 133,204 miles

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

both sides front subframe bushes slightly plaing

engin mounting and gear box mounting both have slihgt play

Fail 30 Jul 2008 133,294 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

both sides front subframe bushes slightly plaing

engin mounting and gear box mounting both have slihgt play

Pass 2 Aug 2007 128,002 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2007 128,002 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 119,018 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 119,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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NST 159Y is a 1990 Audi Coupe in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 139,401 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 NST 159Y, 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 36 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 NST 159Y registered?

NST 159Y is a 1990 Audi Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is NST 159Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NST 159Y shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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