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VFD 601X

1981 Audi Coupe

Green Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,296 mi
Last recorded114,296 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1981 Audi Coupe106,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFD 601X
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2016 114,296 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake cable insecure both (3.5.1d)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 114,295 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 114,287 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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VFD 601X is a 1981 Audi Coupe in Green with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 106,008 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 VFD 601X, 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 45 years old, this Audi Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VFD 601X?

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What year was VFD 601X registered?

VFD 601X is a 1981 Audi Coupe, first registered on 4 August 1981.

Is VFD 601X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFD 601X shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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