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E656 VAT

1988 Audi Coupe

Grey Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

150,922 mi
Last recorded150,922 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2006
Typical for 1988 Audi Coupe128,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE656 VAT
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2006 150,922 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 150,902 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2006 150,888 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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E656 VAT is a 1988 Audi Coupe in Grey with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E656 VAT, 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 E656 VAT registered?

E656 VAT is a 1988 Audi Coupe, first registered on 29 February 1988.

Is E656 VAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E656 VAT shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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