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E168 KJB

1987 Audi Coupe

White Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,118 mi
Last recorded98,118 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Audi Coupe123,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE168 KJB
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 98,118 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 98,071 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 97,958 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 97,466 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 97,440 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 96,912 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 96,071 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 96,071 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2017 95,447 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 95,447 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 94,091 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 92,680 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 89,883 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 88,912 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 88,383 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 87,415 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 85,892 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres cracking on tread

Fail 10 May 2010 85,892 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 28 Apr 2009 78,802 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 78,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Slight play in steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 76,389 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 76,389 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 75,296 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 72,856 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

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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E168 KJB is a 1987 Audi Coupe in White with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E168 KJB, 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 E168 KJB registered?

E168 KJB is a 1987 Audi Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E168 KJB safe to buy?

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