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H421 XNW

1991 Audi Coupe

White Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

160,355 mi
Last recorded160,355 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 1991 Audi Coupe134,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH421 XNW
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 160,355 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear subframe corroded

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2013 160,310 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

oil leaks

rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2012 151,673 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 151,636 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f spot light lens cracked

rear exhaust system heat shield insecure

rear suspension heavily corroded

slight blue smoke at idle and fast idle just acceptable

slight lift in n/s/f top strut mount

Pass 7 Mar 2011 144,990 miles

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

both front anti roll bar dust covers split.

oil leaks.

undertray fitted.

Pass 6 Mar 2010 138,076 miles

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2010 138,038 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

all rear suspension components heavily corroded

nearside brake back plate heavily corroded

offside front suspension leg corroded

slight interaction in both rear lamp units

slight movement in nearside front top suspension mounting

Pass 14 Feb 2009 131,233 miles

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

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

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

rear suspension and rear sub-frame heavily corroded

temporary repair to offside front wing corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2007 126,606 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 122,544 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 122,544 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

offside centre heat shield adrift †

Fail 20 Jul 2006 122,522 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded

o/s front brake disc shield corroded

slight blow on centre silencer and front flanges

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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H421 XNW is a 1991 Audi Coupe in White with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 H421 XNW, 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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What year was H421 XNW registered?

H421 XNW is a 1991 Audi Coupe, first registered on 14 May 1991.

Is H421 XNW safe to buy?

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