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C142 TPE

1986 Audi Coupe

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,988 mi
Last recorded45,988 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1986 Audi Coupe132,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC142 TPE
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 45,988 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 45,375 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 44,675 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 44,648 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 44,628 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 41,895 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 41,646 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 40,460 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 40,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 35,278 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 35,278 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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C142 TPE is a 1986 Audi Coupe in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C142 TPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C142 TPE registered?

C142 TPE is a 1986 Audi Coupe, first registered on 24 April 1986.

Is C142 TPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C142 TPE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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