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N240 JLX

1996 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

153,636 mi
Last recorded153,636 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Audi Coupe119,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN240 JLX
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 153,636 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 153,636 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 153,292 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 151,966 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 148,484 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 141,227 miles

Front wiper blades worn but not affecting drivers view to the road

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limt

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 23 Dec 2015 135,420 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 135,420 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 131,979 miles

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

fuel pipe slight corrosion ]next to pump]

Fail 30 Dec 2014 131,979 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fuel pipe slight corrosion next to pump

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 131,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 126,465 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 123,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 123,298 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 117,908 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 114,450 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 114,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

wrong size wheels fitted track rod ends close to tyres

Pass 18 Jan 2010 109,302 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 101,551 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 95,741 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

rear exhaust silencer outer casing badly corroaded

Fail 24 Jan 2008 95,740 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear exhaust silencer outer casing badly corroaded

Pass 6 Feb 2007 89,729 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 83,869 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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N240 JLX is a 1996 Audi Coupe in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 N240 JLX, 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 N240 JLX registered?

N240 JLX is a 1996 Audi Coupe, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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