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F126 ESU

1989 Audi Coupe

White Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,656 mi
Last recorded137,656 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Audi Coupe136,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF126 ESU
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 137,656 miles

Front section of both front to rears slightly corroded

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

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

Slight cracking on both front tyres

Pass 31 May 2018 132,715 miles
Fail 28 May 2018 132,712 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2016 130,488 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front outer sill corroded at front but not within prescribed area

Slight corrosion to front subframe and suspension arms

rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2013 130,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake disc inner surface badly corroded

steering heavy and rough when turning lock to lock

Pass 1 Nov 2011 130,207 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 130,206 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2010 129,825 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 125,887 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 110,185 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 105,778 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 105,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2006 101,554 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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F126 ESU is a 1989 Audi Coupe in White with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1989 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 136,125 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 F126 ESU, 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 37 years old, this Audi Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F126 ESU is a 1989 Audi Coupe, first registered on 6 March 1989.

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