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E843 FDX

1987 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,843 mi
Last recorded108,843 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Audi Coupe123,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE843 FDX
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 108,843 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 108,683 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 108,417 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 108,158 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 107,948 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 107,788 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 107,493 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 106,973 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 106,973 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 106,305 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 106,259 miles

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

brake pipe/s greased/painted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 106,087 miles

4) Both rear wheel baring's have slight play

4) Front antiroll bar linkage bushes deteriorated

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment 3) Nearside front (2.5.A.1c)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened 4) Both rear (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 106,087 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

4) Both rear wheel baring's have slight play

4) Front antiroll bar linkage bushes deteriorated

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment 3) Nearside front (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened 4) Both rear (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 105,626 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 105,612 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 104,584 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 103,899 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 101,854 miles

Both drive shaft gaiters perrishing †Flexible brake pipe ends corroding †

Brake pipes covered with grease †

Slight blow on exhaust †

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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E843 FDX is a 1987 Audi Coupe in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E843 FDX, 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 E843 FDX registered?

E843 FDX is a 1987 Audi Coupe, first registered on 17 August 1987.

Is E843 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E843 FDX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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