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A398 VUU

1983 Audi Coupe

Green Petrol 1921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,407 mi
Last recorded171,407 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2006
Typical for 1983 Audi Coupe105,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA398 VUU
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,921cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2006 171,407 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 171,407 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

all 4 front subframe mounting bushes are worn

offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2005 166,490 miles

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 16 Aug 2005 166,490 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

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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A398 VUU is a 1983 Audi Coupe in Green with a 1,921cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A398 VUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A398 VUU?

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What year was A398 VUU registered?

A398 VUU is a 1983 Audi Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A398 VUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A398 VUU shows 4 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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