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VRW 876X

1981 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 1921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,775 mi
Last recorded125,775 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 1981 Audi Coupe106,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRW 876X
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,921cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 125,775 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER WEAK.

Offside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER WEAK.

Fail 8 Dec 2015 125,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER WEAK.

Offside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER WEAK.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 125,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 125,698 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 125,003 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 125,003 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 123,950 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre cracking

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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VRW 876X is a 1981 Audi Coupe in Red with a 1,921cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1981 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 106,008 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 VRW 876X, 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 45 years old, this Audi Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VRW 876X?

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What year was VRW 876X registered?

VRW 876X is a 1981 Audi Coupe, first registered on 20 October 1981.

Is VRW 876X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRW 876X shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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