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VAG 8S

1989 Audi Coupe

White Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,883 mi
Last recorded49,883 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Audi Coupe136,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAG 8S
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2025 49,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 48,475 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2022 47,826 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 47,251 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 45,976 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 43,777 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 43,310 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 42,433 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 42,204 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 41,741 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 39,229 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 38,003 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 35,655 miles
Pass 30 May 2005 34,908 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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VAG 8S is a 1989 Audi Coupe in White with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 136,125 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 VAG 8S, 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 37 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 VAG 8S registered?

VAG 8S is a 1989 Audi Coupe, first registered on 3 November 1989.

Is VAG 8S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAG 8S shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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