Audi Coupe MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Audi Coupe. Check any Coupe by registration number below.

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80.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-9.4%

vs Audi Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Audi Coupe — MOT Reliability Overview

The Audi Coupe has an average MOT pass rate of 80.3%, which is 9.4 percentage points below the Audi brand average of 89.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Coupe is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Audi Coupe fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. If you are preparing your Coupe for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Audi Coupe, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Audi Coupe performs at MOT across different model years.

1996

Based on 188 vehicles

70.2%Average

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

23.2%

1995

Based on 362 vehicles

75.1%Good

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

19.6%

1994

Based on 199 vehicles

73.9%Average

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

24.0%

1993

Based on 222 vehicles

85.6%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

6.3%

1992

Based on 67 vehicles

86.6%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

14.0%

1991

Based on 144 vehicles

73.6%Average

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

14.6%

1990

Based on 145 vehicles

78.6%Good

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

15.7%

1989

Based on 86 vehicles

89.5%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

3.6%

1988

Based on 100 vehicles

71.0%Average

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.6%

Retest Rate

6.6%

1987

Based on 91 vehicles

85.7%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

6.6%

1986

Based on 152 vehicles

82.9%Good

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

3.6%

1985

Based on 116 vehicles

91.4%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

4.9%

0

Based on 701 vehicles

80.0%Good

Audi average: 89.7%

Mileage at 5yr

129k mi

Top MOT Failures — Audi Coupe

The most common reasons a Audi Coupe fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

14.0%

Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn

6.9%

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

6.9%

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

5.3%

Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer

4.5%

Audi Coupe Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

11.2%

Nearside

6.9%

Rear Offside

6.4%

Other Audi Models

Compare MOT reliability across Audi models.

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90.3% pass rate

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89.5% pass rate

Audi All Road Avant

82.6% pass rate

Audi Rs 4 Vorsprung Tfsi Quattro A

94.7% pass rate

Audi E-tron S Quattro

82.6% pass rate

Audi TT

69.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Audi Coupe

Audi Coupe — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Audi Coupe MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Audi Coupe?

The average MOT pass rate for the Audi Coupe is 80.3% compared to the Audi average of 89.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Audi Coupe?

The most common MOT failures on the Audi Coupe are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (14.0%), Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn (6.9%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (6.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Audi Coupe reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 80.3%, the Audi Coupe is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Audi Coupe?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Audi Coupe?

Typical mileage for the Audi Coupe: 128,995 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Coupe to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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