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E898 KBP

1987 Audi Coupe

Silver Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

221,846 mi
Last recorded221,846 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 1987 Audi Coupe123,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE898 KBP
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 221,846 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 221,790 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 4 pipes to proportioning valve and 1 to flexi - brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 221,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 220,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 220,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 220,246 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 219,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 218,210 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 217,032 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 215,822 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 215,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 214,398 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s mirror glass discoloured

o/s/f seat tilt mechanism faulty

o/s/r handbrake cable outer case corroded

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 28 Sep 2011 212,847 miles

drivers seat tilt not working

Pass 23 Sep 2010 84,746 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 84,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 5 Oct 2009 84,746 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 5 Oct 2009 84,746 miles

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 6 Oct 2008 84,748 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 83,675 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 81,892 miles

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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E898 KBP is a 1987 Audi Coupe in Silver with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E898 KBP, 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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E898 KBP is a 1987 Audi Coupe, first registered on 7 October 1987.

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