Audi Coupe
From 1,398 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, emissions levels exceed default limits and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 46 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 46 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 35 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 30 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 28 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 28 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 27 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 26 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 26 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 24 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 24 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 26.2% of Coupe failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £92.
Audi Coupe on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 55 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 2 newly registered, a net loss of 53. At this rate, roughly 40.4 years until none remain. Now at 13.2% of its peak (15,872 in 1996 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 417 | 1,685 | +1 | -2 | -1 |
| 2025 Q2 | 434 | 1,669 | +1 | -4 | -3 |
| 2025 Q1 | 378 | 1,728 | +0 | -13 | -13 |
| 2024 Q4 | 383 | 1,736 | +0 | -36 | -36 |
| 2024 Q3 | 443 | 1,712 | +0 | -0 | +0 |
| 2024 Q2 | 439 | 1,716 | +0 | -0 | +7 |
| 2024 Q1 | 400 | 1,748 | +1 | -35 | -34 |
| 2023 Q4 | 399 | 1,783 | +0 | -0 | +3 |
3 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe S2 4Wd Turbo | Petrol | 88 | 39% |
| Coupe E | Petrol | 85 | 37% |
| Coupe Quattro | Petrol | 54 | 24% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 73.7% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 1995 | 71.9% | emissions levels exceed default limits, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits |
| 1994 | 76.6% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 1993 | 82.9% | emissions levels exceed default limits, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer |
2 earlier years
| 1991 | 67.6% | brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 1986 | 86.5% | headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Coupes tested had between 110,052 and 174,200 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 137,901 median miles, the Coupe has 0.016 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi Coupe MOT pass rate?
The Audi Coupe has a 78.5% MOT pass rate based on 1,398 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi Coupe?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi Coupe is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 46 failures. Other common issues include emissions levels exceed default limits.
How many Audi Coupes are on UK roads?
There are 417 Audi Coupes currently licensed on UK roads, with 1,685 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi Coupe at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi Coupe is 137,901 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 110,052 and 174,200 miles.
Buying a used Coupe?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 78.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £92 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.