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J342 VEF

1992 Audi Coupe

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

191,235 mi
Last recorded191,235 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1992 Audi Coupe128,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ342 VEF
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 191,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 190,743 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2023 190,743 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 May 2022 190,316 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 190,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 189,726 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 188,909 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 188,909 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 187,946 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 187,946 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 187,254 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 187,254 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2017 186,078 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracked and perished

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rears (2.6.2)

both rear tyres cracked and perished sidewalls

play in steering rack ends

Fail 22 May 2017 186,078 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracked and perished

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rears (2.6.2)

both rear tyres cracked and perished sidewalls

play in steering rack ends

Pass 24 May 2016 184,726 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 184,726 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 183,615 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 182,661 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 181,451 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 180,395 miles

brake imbalance 20%

Pass 3 Jun 2011 175,985 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 175,964 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 170,135 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 170,135 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 165,680 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 159,917 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 159,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Cut in outer wall of near side rear tyre but not exposing any cords

Fail 10 Jun 2008 159,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Cut in outer wall of near side rear tyre but not exposing any cords

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 158,028 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 158,019 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 154,102 miles

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

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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J342 VEF is a 1992 Audi Coupe in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 1992 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 128,052 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 J342 VEF, 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 34 years old, this Audi Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J342 VEF is a 1992 Audi Coupe, first registered on 19 March 1992.

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