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E258 PMC

1988 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

96,576 mi
Last recorded96,576 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Audi Coupe128,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE258 PMC
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 96,576 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 95,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear gearbox mount in poor condition

Fail 10 Jul 2024 95,544 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear gearbox mount in poor condition

Fail 17 May 2024 95,540 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear gearbox mount in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2023 95,364 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 94,497 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 86,160 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 83,522 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 83,516 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 83,407 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 86,168 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 82,615 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 80,077 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 80,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 79,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nsf brake disc worn

osf brake disc worn

Pass 10 Dec 2009 78,692 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 78,656 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 77,728 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 76,601 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 74,950 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 74,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 73,181 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 73,181 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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E258 PMC is a 1988 Audi Coupe in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 E258 PMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E258 PMC registered?

E258 PMC is a 1988 Audi Coupe, first registered on 19 May 1988.

Is E258 PMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E258 PMC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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