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E746 WWW

1988 Audi Coupe

White Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,189 mi
Last recorded148,189 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1988 Audi Coupe128,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE746 WWW
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 148,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 148,185 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure back (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect x2 (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly tight (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 148,179 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 148,174 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 148,129 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 148,125 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 148,117 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 148,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 148,053 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 148,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 147,797 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside headlight no pattern

Fail 26 Oct 2010 147,792 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside headlight no pattern

Pass 22 Oct 2009 146,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

fuel filter corroding

Fail 22 Oct 2009 146,194 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

fuel filter corroding

Pass 27 Oct 2008 143,351 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 143,345 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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E746 WWW is a 1988 Audi Coupe in White with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E746 WWW, 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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E746 WWW is a 1988 Audi Coupe, first registered on 22 January 1988.

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