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N288 KPV

1996 Audi Coupe

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,719 mi
Last recorded167,719 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi Coupe119,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN288 KPV
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2009 167,719 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 167,653 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 156,618 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition.

Front brake pads getting low.

Front tyre tread depths getting low on inner edges.

Moderate play in nearside front suspension wishbone rear bush.

Rear brake hoses ferrules corroding.

Slight imbalance in front brakes.

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar vertical link.

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearings.

Slight play in offside front strut top.

Slight play in offside front suspension wishbone rear bush.

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearings.

Steering rack gaiter weak. Advise replacement.

Various fuel pipes corroding.

Pass 2 Nov 2005 147,749 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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N288 KPV is a 1996 Audi Coupe in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N288 KPV, 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 N288 KPV registered?

N288 KPV is a 1996 Audi Coupe, first registered on 8 January 1996.

Is N288 KPV safe to buy?

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