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F284 XBD

1989 Audi Coupe

Silver Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,026 mi
Last recorded143,026 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 1989 Audi Coupe136,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF284 XBD
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 143,026 miles

Drivers seat does not tilt

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 143,019 miles

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

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

Drivers seat does not tilt

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 140,666 miles

Drivers seat does not tilt forward

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 140,666 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Drivers seat does not tilt forward

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 137,531 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 133,815 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

radiator leaking

rear exhuast rubbers worn

Pass 23 Dec 2015 132,400 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged very corroded (7.2.2)

all exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 7 Dec 2015 132,400 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front BRAKE DISC,S CORRODED

Pass 1 Dec 2014 130,781 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 130,781 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 129,011 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 129,011 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 125,692 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 125,692 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 123,103 miles

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

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

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Fail 12 Dec 2011 123,103 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 7 Dec 2010 120,776 miles

Both rear wheel brearings noisy

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear lens damaged.

Nearside track rod end boot split.

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

Offside headlamp - poor pattern (condensation inside lens).

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

Slight fuel leak from pipe below tank.

Fail 7 Dec 2010 120,776 miles

Both rear wheel brearings noisy

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear lens damaged.

Nearside track rod end boot split.

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

Offside headlamp - poor pattern (condensation inside lens).

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

Slight fuel leak from pipe below tank.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 117,143 miles

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

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Fail 8 Dec 2009 117,143 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 9 Dec 2008 113,700 miles

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

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 13 Dec 2007 107,660 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 107,660 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 99,991 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 91,555 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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F284 XBD is a 1989 Audi Coupe in Silver with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 F284 XBD, 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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F284 XBD is a 1989 Audi Coupe, first registered on 28 June 1989.

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