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8400 RU

1986 Audi Coupe

Grey Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

216,602 mi
Last recorded216,602 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 1986 Audi Coupe132,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8400 RU
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 216,602 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 216,577 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 16 Aug 2014 216,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 4 Apr 2006 213,910 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear chassis rail corroded

offside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

parking brake only just meets limits

service brake only just above limits

Fail 23 Mar 2006 213,819 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

fuel pipes corroded

near side rear chassis rail corroded

nearside ffont indicator lense damaged

offside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

parking brake on limits

service brake performance only just passable

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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8400 RU is a 1986 Audi Coupe in Grey with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 132,682 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 8400 RU, 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 40 years old, this Audi Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 8400 RU registered?

8400 RU is a 1986 Audi Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is 8400 RU safe to buy?

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