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222 JM

1996 Audi Coupe

Silver Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,833 mi
Last recorded99,833 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Audi Coupe119,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration222 JM
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 99,833 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 99,750 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 99,627 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 99,607 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 99,607 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 99,407 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 99,102 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 99,088 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 98,726 miles

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

corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Feb 2020 98,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2018 98,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 26 Sep 2017 96,651 miles

exhaust centre sleeves cracked although exhaust still secure

Pass 29 Sep 2016 96,011 miles

both exhaust joining sleeves cracked but exhaust still secure

Pass 29 Sep 2015 94,916 miles

Centre exhaust clamps corroded

rear exhaust heatshield loose

slight corrosion rear subframe

Pass 2 Oct 2014 93,824 miles

drivers seat bolted into fixed position

Pass 21 Oct 2013 91,495 miles

all steering components heavily corroded

all suspension components heavily corroded

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2013 91,495 miles

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

all steering components heavily corroded

all suspension components heavily corroded

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2013 89,490 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 86,626 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 86,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 82,199 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 82,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 78,857 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 72,934 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 68,277 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 60,998 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 55,380 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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222 JM is a 1996 Audi Coupe in Silver with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 119,115 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 222 JM, 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 30 years old, this Audi Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 222 JM registered?

222 JM is a 1996 Audi Coupe, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is 222 JM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 222 JM shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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