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BBW 1Y

1983 Audi Coupe

Black Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,139 mi
Last recorded172,139 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1983 Audi Coupe105,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBW 1Y
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 172,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front seat insecure

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 8 Jun 2012 172,131 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/f seat insecure

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 10 Jun 2011 170,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

interior mirror missing

Pass 9 Jun 2010 165,636 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 183,342 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 163,495 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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BBW 1Y is a 1983 Audi Coupe in Black with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BBW 1Y, 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 BBW 1Y registered?

BBW 1Y is a 1983 Audi Coupe, first registered on 12 August 1983.

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