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E412 XKD

1988 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

181,508 mi
Last recorded181,508 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 1988 Audi Coupe128,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE412 XKD
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 181,508 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 181,496 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 181,019 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 180,689 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 178,951 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 176,340 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 174,053 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 174,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 170,128 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 168,210 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 166,468 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 166,468 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 161,885 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 161,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 161,421 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 161,417 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 158,251 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 158,245 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 153,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes greased

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 5 Jan 2011 149,144 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes greased

Fail 5 Jan 2011 149,144 miles

brake pipes greased

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 144,585 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 144,585 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 136,968 miles

all rear discs slight corrossion on inside edges

both rear hand brakes slight low ffort

Fail 14 Sep 2007 135,003 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 135,003 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 131,740 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 131,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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E412 XKD is a 1988 Audi Coupe in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 E412 XKD, 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.

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What year was E412 XKD registered?

E412 XKD is a 1988 Audi Coupe, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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