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E490 CGX

1987 Audi Coupe

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

192,359 mi
Last recorded192,359 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Audi Coupe123,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE490 CGX
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 192,359 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 192,357 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight play o/s top strut

Fail 5 Jun 2023 186,286 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play front top struts

Pass 30 Oct 2018 183,370 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 183,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes becoming corroded

exhaust mounts becoming perrished

front strut mounts becoming worn

Pass 20 Sep 2017 179,553 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 174,812 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 171,170 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 168,273 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 165,016 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 160,733 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 156,484 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 151,996 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 146,754 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 141,747 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 136,346 miles

N/S REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULE CORRODING

Pass 18 Sep 2006 130,947 miles

offside front brake hose perishing

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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E490 CGX is a 1987 Audi Coupe in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 E490 CGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E490 CGX registered?

E490 CGX is a 1987 Audi Coupe, first registered on 9 October 1987.

Is E490 CGX safe to buy?

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