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NMA 55Y

1983 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

54,674 mi
Last recorded54,674 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1983 Audi Coupe105,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMA 55Y
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 54,674 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 54,162 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 53,513 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 53,491 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 53,299 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 52,933 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 52,417 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 52,132 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 51,844 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2015 51,825 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 51,392 miles

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

both front tyres starting to perrish

Pass 2 Apr 2013 49,925 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 48,462 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 47,932 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 47,458 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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NMA 55Y is a 1983 Audi Coupe in Red with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1983 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 105,720 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 NMA 55Y, 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 43 years old, this Audi Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NMA 55Y registered?

NMA 55Y is a 1983 Audi Coupe, first registered on 1 March 1983.

Is NMA 55Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMA 55Y shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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