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H271 HPA

1991 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,878 mi
Last recorded148,878 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 1991 Audi Coupe134,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH271 HPA
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 148,878 miles

All suspension components corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 143,183 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Fuel pipes corroded (Borderline)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 141,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 141,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2016 141,705 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 139,927 miles

chip in windscreen

both front brake hoses splitting

n/s/f anti roll bar link boot splitting BORDERLINE

n/s/f seat belt buckle BORDERLINE

o/s/f inner door handle BORDERLINE

Pass 27 Aug 2014 137,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake travel

Wear to both front tyres on edges

Pass 27 Aug 2013 134,573 miles

blow on exhaust

Pass 14 Aug 2012 131,648 miles

blow on exhaust centre box

n/s/f seat belt buckle BORDELINE

Fail 14 Aug 2012 131,646 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

blow on exhaust centre box

n/s/f seat belt buckle BORDELINE

Pass 26 Aug 2011 129,446 miles

exhaust note

security of indicator switch

uneven wear on rear tyres

wear in both front top shocker mountings

Fail 26 Aug 2011 129,445 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust note

security of indicator switch

uneven wear on rear tyres

wear in both front top shocker mountings

Fail 17 Jun 2011 129,402 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

different size wheel and tyres front to rear

exhaust note

security of indicator switch

uneven wear on all tyres

wear in both frot top shocker mountings o/s borderline

wear on front brake disc's

Pass 28 May 2010 126,730 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 123,566 miles

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

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

front wishbone bushes splitting

wear o/s/f top suspension mounting

Pass 16 Jun 2009 123,566 miles

front wishbone bushes splitting

wear o/s/f top suspension mounting

Pass 8 Jul 2008 121,079 miles

n/s/r tyre presssure

o/s/f wishbone bushes splitting

wear in front top suspension mountings

wear on front brake disc's

Fail 8 Jul 2008 121,076 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r tyre presssure

o/s/f wishbone bushes splitting

wear in front top suspension mountings

wear on front brake disc's

Pass 18 Jul 2007 117,870 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 117,757 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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H271 HPA is a 1991 Audi Coupe in Red with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1991 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 134,799 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 H271 HPA, 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 35 years old, this Audi Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H271 HPA is a 1991 Audi Coupe, first registered on 18 February 1991.

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