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E439 CPN

1988 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

124,513 mi
Last recorded124,513 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1988 Audi Coupe128,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE439 CPN
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 124,513 miles

offside front outer cv gaiter pinholed

Fail 9 Sep 2015 124,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front outer cv gaiter pinholed

Pass 16 Sep 2014 122,003 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 124,996 miles

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

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)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to both rear outer sills

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

corrosion to nearside rear floor

heavy corrosion to offside rear boot floor outside prescribed area

heavy corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 21 Aug 2013 120,532 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to rear inner and outer sills

Pass 7 Sep 2012 119,329 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to both rear inner sills/rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to both rear outer sills

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

corrosion to rear floor

heavy corrosion to offside rear boot floor outside prescribed area

Pass 8 Sep 2011 117,279 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s rear lens repaired

outer sills obscured

slight play in front struts tops

Pass 8 Sep 2010 115,498 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 115,497 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front no. plate deteriorating

headlamps deteriorating - only just emit satisfactory beams

offside rear lens broken

some play in nearside front strut top mounting

some play in nearside front suspension lower wishbone front inner mounting

Pass 12 Sep 2009 114,169 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

emissions close to legal limit

front number plate cracked

nearside front vehicle jacking point corroded

offside rear lens taped over

rear tailgate struts defective

Fail 3 Sep 2009 114,123 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both nearside tyres wearing low

front footbrake showing slight imbalance

front registation plate damaged

offside rear lamp lens taped over

rear tailgate struts defective

Pass 18 Sep 2008 112,768 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers seat slightly loose

front no plate deteriorating

headlamp reflectors deteriorating - emit a slightly unclear beam

offside outer c.v. boot leaking

Fail 9 Sep 2008 112,719 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers seat slightly loose

front no plate deteriorating

headlamp reflectors deteriorating - emit a slightly unclear beam

offside outer c.v. boot leaking

Fail 3 Sep 2007 111,649 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front no plate cracked

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

some play in front strut top mountings

Pass 3 Sep 2007 111,649 miles

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

front no plate cracked

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

some play in front strut top mountings

Pass 1 Sep 2006 109,222 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 109,221 miles

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

c.o. 3.3%

ferrule on offside centre flexi brake hose corroded

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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E439 CPN is a 1988 Audi Coupe in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 E439 CPN, 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 E439 CPN registered?

E439 CPN is a 1988 Audi Coupe, first registered on 2 January 1988.

Is E439 CPN safe to buy?

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