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L3 OMF

1996 Audi Coupe

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,585 mi
Last recorded158,585 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Audi Coupe119,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 OMF
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 158,585 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 158,580 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 158,512 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 157,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

corrosion on front and rear brake discs

n/s/r tyre low on tread 2mm

slight free play on o/s/f steering rack

slight free play on o/s/f top suspension strut

Pass 12 Feb 2010 155,205 miles

Air bag light is illuminated

Both front wipers slightly smearing screen

Both rear flexi ferruels corroded

Chip in nearside head lamp

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate cracked

Fail 12 Feb 2010 155,205 miles

Air bag light is illuminated

Both front wipers slightly smearing screen

Both rear flexi ferruels corroded

Chip in nearside head lamp

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 153,108 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

air bag light illuminated

both rear brake flexi feruels corroded

both rear tyres perished

chip in n/s headlamp

o/s/f fog light lens cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2007 152,256 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 152,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 26 May 2006 142,218 miles

o/s/f cv boot leaking unable to see were from

Fail 13 May 2006 142,104 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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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L3 OMF is a 1996 Audi Coupe in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L3 OMF, 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.

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What year was L3 OMF registered?

L3 OMF is a 1996 Audi Coupe, first registered on 17 January 1996.

Is L3 OMF safe to buy?

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