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N174 FCS

1995 Audi Coupe

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,035 mi
Last recorded128,035 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 1995 Audi Coupe122,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN174 FCS
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2018 128,035 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2013 117,929 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 117,929 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 105,845 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 105,845 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 93,769 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 93,769 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 74,008 miles

both front coil springs have lowering clamps fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2007 74,008 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

both front coil springs have lowering clamps fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2006 65,461 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front coil springs clamped

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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N174 FCS is a 1995 Audi Coupe in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 122,169 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N174 FCS, 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 31 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 N174 FCS registered?

N174 FCS is a 1995 Audi Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N174 FCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N174 FCS shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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