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E527 HLC

1987 Audi Coupe

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,301 mi
Last recorded100,301 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1987 Audi Coupe123,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE527 HLC
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 100,301 miles

Exhaust temporary repair with paste

Fuel filter corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 95,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 89,145 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 85,760 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 85,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear shocks weak

Front brake discs worn / corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust rubbers perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2011 85,737 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r brake hose perishing

Pass 11 May 2011 85,737 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r brake hose perishing

Pass 11 May 2010 85,708 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake hoses perishing

both front cv boots perishing

n/s/r tyre wall perishing

o/s/r brake hose perishing

Pass 14 May 2009 85,653 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

slight wear in nearside strut top mount

Fail 5 May 2009 85,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

slight wear in nearside strut top mount

Pass 29 Apr 2008 85,544 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 85,242 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 85,242 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 84,866 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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E527 HLC is a 1987 Audi Coupe in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E527 HLC, 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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E527 HLC is a 1987 Audi Coupe, first registered on 10 December 1987.

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