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E208 VGF

1987 Audi Coupe

Green Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,932 mi
Last recorded157,932 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Audi Coupe123,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE208 VGF
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 157,932 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 156,827 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 156,748 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 156,718 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 156,718 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 156,694 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 156,694 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 156,864 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 156,495 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 156,495 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 156,202 miles

n/side rear lens cracked

o/side tyre worn inner edge

Fail 14 May 2007 156,202 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/side rear lens cracked

o/side tyre worn inner edge

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2006 156,164 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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E208 VGF is a 1987 Audi Coupe in Green with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E208 VGF, 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 E208 VGF registered?

E208 VGF is a 1987 Audi Coupe, first registered on 9 October 1987.

Is E208 VGF safe to buy?

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