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C359 HYB

1986 Audi Coupe

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

182,629 mi
Last recorded182,629 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 Audi Coupe132,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC359 HYB
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2025 182,629 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure rear fuel filter hanging on brake pipes (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underbody sill corroded and holed in 2 x places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s and n/s front panels under wings corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 182,593 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

heavy surface rust on o/s and n/s underbody sills

Fail 1 Nov 2023 182,593 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

heavy surface rust on o/s and n/s underbody sills

Pass 5 Oct 2018 182,535 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 182,505 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering bay panel corroded under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 182,009 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 181,913 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 181,674 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 181,663 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 180,412 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside front tyre cracked

plastic trims covering sills

Fail 13 Aug 2013 180,412 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre cracked

plastic trims covering sills

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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front grill missing

Pass 11 Jul 2012 177,962 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 177,962 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 175,677 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 175,677 miles

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

ffront dics corroded

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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C359 HYB is a 1986 Audi Coupe in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 C359 HYB, 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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C359 HYB is a 1986 Audi Coupe, first registered on 1 May 1986.

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