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D255 AMY

1987 Audi Coupe

Silver Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,787 mi
Last recorded81,787 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Audi Coupe123,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD255 AMY
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 81,787 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 80,806 miles

Drivers seat wont fold forward, but access to rear can be via passenger seat

Pass 22 Mar 2024 79,759 miles

Both driveshaft outer C.V. gaitors slightly deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Seat won't fold forward, access to rear available via passenger side

Pass 20 Apr 2023 78,815 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 78,813 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 77,858 miles

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 all brake pipes at comp valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 76,567 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 75,499 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 75,133 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 75,130 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 74,350 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 74,350 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 74,260 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 74,260 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 69,829 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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D255 AMY is a 1987 Audi Coupe in Silver with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D255 AMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D255 AMY registered?

D255 AMY is a 1987 Audi Coupe, first registered on 24 June 1987.

Is D255 AMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D255 AMY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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