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E43 MHV

1988 Audi Coupe

Blue Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,378 mi
Last recorded87,378 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 1988 Audi Coupe128,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE43 MHV
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 87,378 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 87,072 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 86,690 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 85,443 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 84,769 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 83,707 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 83,551 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 82,843 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 82,533 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2011 81,736 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 81,483 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 80,928 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 80,928 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 79,220 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 79,193 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 78,247 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 76,059 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 75,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2005 73,075 miles

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

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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E43 MHV is a 1988 Audi Coupe in Blue with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 E43 MHV, 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

How do I check the history of E43 MHV?

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What year was E43 MHV registered?

E43 MHV is a 1988 Audi Coupe, first registered on 3 March 1988.

Is E43 MHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E43 MHV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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