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N180 MSU

1996 Audi Coupe

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,339 mi
Last recorded98,339 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi Coupe119,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN180 MSU
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 98,339 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 98,339 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake warning light flashing

dampness around brake load sensing valve no leak at time of test

front brake flexi hoses perished

front seats slightly loose

offside front seatbelt buckle casing missing

offside rear brake disc corroded

slight movement in both sides front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 26 Jun 2009 98,267 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 98,267 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

both front anti roll link rubbers split

both front flexi brake hoses perished

o/s/f inner cv boot split

rear brake discs rusted

slight exhaust leak

Pass 4 Jul 2008 96,298 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 96,294 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 91,849 miles

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

damage to o/s/f seatbelt

small splits in all wipers

Fail 25 Jun 2007 91,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

damage to o/s seatbelt

movement in drivers seat linkages

small splits in front wipers

Pass 30 Jun 2006 85,958 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 85,958 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/F FRONT INDICATOR DAMAGED

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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N180 MSU is a 1996 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 1996 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 119,115 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 N180 MSU, 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 N180 MSU registered?

N180 MSU is a 1996 Audi Coupe, first registered on 25 January 1996.

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