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E580 YHK

1987 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,490 mi
Last recorded124,490 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Audi Coupe123,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE580 YHK
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 124,490 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 124,241 miles

unable to test sills fully due to side skirts

Pass 26 Oct 2023 124,023 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 124,019 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 123,747 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 123,739 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 123,593 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 123,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective perished (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 123,429 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 123,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Driver's seat moving inadvertently not locking into positions (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery slightly loose

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2016 124,500 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 123,850 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 123,429 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 123,429 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 123,429 miles

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

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

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

limited inspecton of outer sills due to covers

Fail 22 Dec 2011 123,429 miles

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

limited inspecton of outer sills due to covers

Pass 17 Jan 2011 123,429 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 123,413 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 123,354 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 123,280 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 123,071 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 118,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E580 YHK is a 1987 Audi Coupe in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E580 YHK, 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 E580 YHK registered?

E580 YHK is a 1987 Audi Coupe, first registered on 14 August 1987.

Is E580 YHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E580 YHK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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