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E798 DRX

1987 Audi Coupe

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,190 mi
Last recorded128,190 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Audi Coupe123,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE798 DRX
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 128,190 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 127,503 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 126,421 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 122,685 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 119,425 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2021 119,413 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 116,155 miles

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

Whole vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Jul 2018 116,155 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Whole of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Jul 2017 111,760 miles

corrosion around rear towing eye

nearside rear light unit cracked but no white light showing

Pass 12 Jan 2015 110,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion around rear towing eye but not within 30cm of a mounting point

nearside rear light damaged but no white light showing

Fail 12 Sep 2014 110,908 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion around rear towing eye

nearside rear light damaged but no white light

Pass 29 Feb 2012 120,471 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 120,471 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front jacking point corossion/outer sills corossion

Pass 3 Dec 2009 120,471 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s and n/s front jacking points/sills corossion

Pass 8 Oct 2008 120,173 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to nearside front A pillar

corrosion to rear fuel pipes

slight corrosion to rear underbody

Fail 12 Oct 2007 119,795 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front jacking points and outer/inner sills corroded not prescribed areas

Pass 12 Oct 2007 119,795 miles

both front jacking points and outer/inner sills corroded not prescribed areas

Pass 13 Oct 2006 119,254 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 119,254 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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E798 DRX is a 1987 Audi Coupe in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 E798 DRX, 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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What year was E798 DRX registered?

E798 DRX is a 1987 Audi Coupe, first registered on 16 October 1987.

Is E798 DRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E798 DRX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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