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C236 DKM

1986 Audi Coupe

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,037 mi
Last recorded80,037 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Audi Coupe132,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC236 DKM
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 80,037 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 79,374 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 78,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 78,006 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 77,860 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 77,300 miles

Offside Front Wing showing signs of corrosion

Offside Washer jet only one of two jets working, fluid delivery ok

Pass 28 Jan 2015 76,966 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 76,356 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 76,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 75,182 miles

slight damage to side wall nearside rear tyre

slioght bind nearside rear brake

Pass 20 Jan 2012 74,179 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 72,822 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 72,822 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slightly lower reading nearside rear foot brake

Fail 28 Jan 2010 71,707 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 71,707 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 70,483 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 68,887 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 68,887 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 67,400 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 67,400 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 65,870 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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C236 DKM is a 1986 Audi Coupe in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 C236 DKM, 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 C236 DKM registered?

C236 DKM is a 1986 Audi Coupe, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C236 DKM safe to buy?

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