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N242 JUB

1996 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,160 mi
Last recorded138,160 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Audi Coupe119,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 JUB
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 138,160 miles

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

Front bumper slight insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front top shock mount slight play

Pass 13 Nov 2019 129,586 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 121,630 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 114,996 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 105,926 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 2 Apr 2015 103,300 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 103,300 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

exhaust system corroding

small stone chips winscreen

Pass 24 Apr 2014 100,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2014 100,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2013 97,446 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust rusting

Fail 12 Apr 2013 97,446 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust rusting

Pass 10 Apr 2012 94,763 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system starting to corrode

slight chips to windscreen

Fail 10 Apr 2012 94,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system starting to corrode

slight chips to windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2011 91,016 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust starting to corrode

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

slight wear front and rear discs

small chips to screen

Pass 29 Mar 2010 87,091 miles

exhaust system corroding

oil leak engine

slight wear both front top suspension mountings

small stone chips windscreen

Pass 2 Apr 2009 85,611 miles

C.V. boots starting to crack and perish

NSF tyre has a cut to outer side wall but not exposing the cords

Pass 31 Mar 2008 83,928 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 81,991 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2006 79,892 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 79,892 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N242 JUB is a 1996 Audi Coupe in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 N242 JUB, 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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N242 JUB is a 1996 Audi Coupe, first registered on 18 January 1996.

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