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N14 DAC

1996 Audi Coupe

White Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,300 mi
Last recorded146,300 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Audi Coupe119,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN14 DAC
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 146,300 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 146,140 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 145,696 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 143,509 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 143,509 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 140,949 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 138,692 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 138,687 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 135,301 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 131,920 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 131,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 127,423 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 127,419 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 116,040 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 116,040 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 104,565 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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N14 DAC is a 1996 Audi Coupe in White with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N14 DAC, 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 N14 DAC registered?

N14 DAC is a 1996 Audi Coupe, first registered on 8 January 1996.

Is N14 DAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N14 DAC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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