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D524 DAB

1987 Audi Coupe

Grey Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,421 mi
Last recorded106,421 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1987 Audi Coupe123,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD524 DAB
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 106,421 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 106,421 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 106,421 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 106,421 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 105,634 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 104,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 104,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 104,276 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 103,255 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 103,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 101,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 101,248 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 100,705 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 100,704 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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D524 DAB is a 1987 Audi Coupe in Grey with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D524 DAB, 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 D524 DAB registered?

D524 DAB is a 1987 Audi Coupe, first registered on 6 July 1987.

Is D524 DAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D524 DAB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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