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D442 GMS

1987 Audi Coupe

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

134,028 mi
Last recorded134,028 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

RegistrationD442 GMS
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 134,028 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 133,634 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 133,252 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 132,565 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 132,351 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 132,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 132,248 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 131,956 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 131,956 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 131,483 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 131,383 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 130,768 miles

rear silencer blowing at joint

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Sep 2011 130,519 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 130,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 128,236 miles

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 14 Sep 2010 128,236 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 125,532 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 125,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 124,566 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 123,839 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 123,839 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 123,202 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 123,202 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 123,122 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S AND N/S FRONT TOP STRUT BUSHES †N/S FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT †N/S FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

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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D442 GMS is a 1987 Audi Coupe in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 D442 GMS, 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 D442 GMS registered?

D442 GMS is a 1987 Audi Coupe, first registered on 13 February 1987.

Is D442 GMS safe to buy?

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