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E156 WEX

1987 Audi Coupe

White Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

56,925 mi
Last recorded56,925 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 1987 Audi Coupe123,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE156 WEX
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 56,925 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 56,904 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 56,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2016 55,928 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 54,291 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres slightly splitting

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 3 May 2014 53,304 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 51,643 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 51,643 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 50,134 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 50,122 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 48,341 miles

Centre 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)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 48,341 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2010 45,841 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 45,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 43,415 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

washers are poor but still clearing the screen

Fail 21 Apr 2009 43,415 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

washers are poor but still clearing the screen

Pass 24 Apr 2008 42,288 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 40,798 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 38,852 miles

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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E156 WEX is a 1987 Audi Coupe in White with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 E156 WEX, 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 E156 WEX registered?

E156 WEX is a 1987 Audi Coupe, first registered on 27 October 1987.

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