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E103 RVF

1988 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

201,784 mi
Last recorded201,784 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Audi Coupe128,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE103 RVF
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 201,784 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper and offside front upper top mounts have play

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end slightly misaligned adjuster link deformed (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

covers on outer sills

Fail 10 Apr 2025 201,784 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer 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))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper and offside front upper top mounts have play

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end slightly misaligned adjuster link deformed (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

covers on outer sills

Pass 14 Jul 2023 201,604 miles

Nearside Front fog light inop

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 201,601 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light inop

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 201,184 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement may require attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fan belt loose

no internal mirror fitted

slight grease around offside front outer c.v boot area

Fail 25 Jul 2020 201,120 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes worn,may require attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion in offside rear boot area

internal mirror not fitted

nearside front outer c,v boot worn

offside rear number plate light dim in operation

rear wiper blade split

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 May 2019 200,809 miles

1 x rear exhaust rubber split 1 rear exhaust rubber perished

corrosion in offside rear boot area

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy? slight play

offside front lower water hose fouling engine mounting

offside front wish bone inner front and rear bushes worn ,may require attention

rear wiper blade split

slight grease around offside outer c.v boot area

strong advise nearside front outer c.v boot perished and leaking

Pass 20 Jun 2017 200,410 miles

internal mirror not fitted

rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 Jun 2017 200,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located broken? (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

internal mirror not fitted

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Jun 2014 199,881 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in offside rear boot area

nearside handbrake low effort

strong advise! exhaust blowing at front lower joint area

Fail 11 Jun 2014 199,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in offside rear boot area

nearside handbrake low effort

nearside rear wheel arch metal trim loose

rear exhaust rubber broken

strong advise! exhaust blowing at front lower joint area

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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E103 RVF is a 1988 Audi Coupe in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1988 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 128,318 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 E103 RVF, 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 38 years old, this Audi Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E103 RVF registered?

E103 RVF is a 1988 Audi Coupe, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is E103 RVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E103 RVF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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