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E831 KHW

1987 Audi Coupe

Grey Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

164,192 mi
Last recorded164,192 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 1987 Audi Coupe123,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE831 KHW
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 164,192 miles

Both front strut top mountings slight play

Pass 13 Jan 2020 163,964 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 163,964 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 163,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 163,545 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 163,079 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 162,514 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 161,790 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 160,446 miles

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

intirior mirror missing

sill trims fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2010 158,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2010 158,628 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear 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.D.4)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Fail 2 Jun 2006 146,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 146,962 miles

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

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

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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E831 KHW is a 1987 Audi Coupe in Grey with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 E831 KHW, 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 E831 KHW registered?

E831 KHW is a 1987 Audi Coupe, first registered on 1 October 1987.

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