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A286 RYW

1983 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,666 mi
Last recorded102,666 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1983 Audi Coupe105,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA286 RYW
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 102,666 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 102,316 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

Fail 25 Feb 2011 96,033 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 96,033 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 89,493 miles

Erratic idle [HC=2450]

Pass 6 Oct 2008 89,320 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 88,329 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 88,329 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 87,935 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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A286 RYW is a 1983 Audi Coupe in Red with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 105,720 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 A286 RYW, 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 43 years old, this Audi Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A286 RYW registered?

A286 RYW is a 1983 Audi Coupe, first registered on 14 September 1983.

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