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E27 SYD

1987 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

173,712 mi
Last recorded173,712 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1987 Audi Coupe123,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE27 SYD
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 173,712 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 169,715 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 169,714 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 169,019 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 167,244 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 165,876 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 163,457 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 163,449 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated spare wheel carrier (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 162,354 miles

nearside rear boot floor corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2017 158,526 miles

Nearside rear...boot///floor

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 150,163 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 142,350 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 138,248 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 136,213 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 134,979 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 134,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 134,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 131,709 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 128,122 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 121,688 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 121,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2008 121,657 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2007 119,935 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 118,928 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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E27 SYD is a 1987 Audi Coupe in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 E27 SYD, 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 E27 SYD registered?

E27 SYD is a 1987 Audi Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E27 SYD safe to buy?

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