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C280 DVF

1986 Audi Coupe

Grey Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,810 mi
Last recorded74,810 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Audi Coupe132,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC280 DVF
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 74,810 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 74,797 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected Load sensing valve (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 73,796 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 73,796 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 73,761 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 73,618 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 73,530 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 73,412 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 73,285 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 73,282 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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C280 DVF is a 1986 Audi Coupe in Grey with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C280 DVF, 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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C280 DVF is a 1986 Audi Coupe, first registered on 5 July 1986.

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