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D740 DDG

1987 Audi Coupe

Silver Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

191,762 mi
Last recorded191,762 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1987 Audi Coupe123,739 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD740 DDG
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 191,762 miles

boot floor holed

both front headlights dim

both front lower wishbones badly corroded

drop link gaiters perished

o/s/f c/v gaiters perished

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

suspension componants etc underside corroded

underside in general is corroded in line of being laid up

Fail 24 May 2013 191,762 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

boot floor holed

both front headlights dim

both front lower wishbones badly corroded

drop link gaiters perished

o/s/f c/v gaiters perished

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

suspension componants etc underside corroded

underside in general is corroded in line of being laid up

Pass 9 Dec 2009 191,754 miles

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

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

corrosion to boot floor

outer door sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2009 191,751 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion to boot floor

door sill covers fitted

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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D740 DDG is a 1987 Audi Coupe in Silver with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D740 DDG, 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 D740 DDG registered?

D740 DDG is a 1987 Audi Coupe, first registered on 5 February 1987.

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