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E850 DRB

1988 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,025 mi
Last recorded183,025 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1988 Audi Coupe128,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE850 DRB
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 183,025 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 183,017 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 179,178 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 179,178 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 178,895 miles

All front & rear & main brake pipes & fuel pipes heavily covered in underseal

Condition of exterior bodywork

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play to nearside front & offsid efornt Rear wishbone bushes

Underbody heavily covered in underseal

play to nearside front top strut bush

Pass 8 Aug 2006 171,459 miles

All brake & fuel pipes heavily covered in underseal

Slight play to nearside front top strut bush

Underbody heavily covered in underseal

Wear to offside front tyre on edges

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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E850 DRB is a 1988 Audi Coupe in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E850 DRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E850 DRB?

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What year was E850 DRB registered?

E850 DRB is a 1988 Audi Coupe, first registered on 19 April 1988.

Is E850 DRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E850 DRB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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