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C491 APX

1986 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

212,343 mi
Last recorded212,343 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1986 Audi Coupe132,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC491 APX
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 212,343 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 212,343 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 210,101 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front indicator lens damaged

passenger door handle loose

Fail 23 Sep 2010 210,096 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front indicator lens damaged

passenger door handle loose

Pass 11 Sep 2009 206,819 miles

drivers wiper split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 206,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

drivers wiper split

Pass 2 Sep 2008 202,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers wiper splitting

exhaust stud missing

Pass 25 Sep 2007 199,105 miles

edge of nearside rearlamp damaged

nearside front fog lamp lens broken

see previous vt32

Fail 24 Sep 2007 199,105 miles

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

edge of nearside rearlamp damaged

nearside front fog lamp lens broken

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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C491 APX is a 1986 Audi Coupe in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C491 APX, 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 C491 APX registered?

C491 APX is a 1986 Audi Coupe, first registered on 31 January 1986.

Is C491 APX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C491 APX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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