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D272 POL

1987 Audi Coupe

Beige Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,380 mi
Last recorded60,380 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Audi Coupe123,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD272 POL
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 60,380 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2024 60,064 miles

Movement in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 26 Jul 2023 59,863 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 59,659 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 59,587 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 59,512 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 59,365 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 59,355 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 59,157 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 59,140 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 May 2007 59,005 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 57,196 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 57,194 miles

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

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

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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D272 POL is a 1987 Audi Coupe in Beige with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 D272 POL, 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 D272 POL registered?

D272 POL is a 1987 Audi Coupe, first registered on 28 May 1987.

Is D272 POL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D272 POL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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