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D179 POA

1987 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,854 mi
Last recorded206,854 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 1987 Audi Coupe123,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD179 POA
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 206,854 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 205,850 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 203,819 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 203,795 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 202,238 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 201,978 miles

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

Centre Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 201,195 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 201,190 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 193,987 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 188,966 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 183,447 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 175,557 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 164,083 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 156,886 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 156,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 151,386 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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D179 POA is a 1987 Audi Coupe in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 123,739 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 D179 POA, 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 39 years old, this Audi Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D179 POA registered?

D179 POA is a 1987 Audi Coupe, first registered on 27 April 1987.

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