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N296 FJN

1996 Audi Coupe

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,508 mi
Last recorded144,508 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Audi Coupe119,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN296 FJN
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 144,508 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 144,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2018 140,691 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 140,071 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 137,751 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 121,881 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 119,935 miles

? knock front suspension

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

Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 8 Jul 2013 116,134 miles

? knock front suspension

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 116,134 miles

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

? knock front suspension

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 112,403 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 112,403 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 105,992 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

play in both front lower arm inner bushes

Fail 8 Jul 2011 105,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

play in both front lower arm inner bushes

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 10 Jul 2010 101,330 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 95,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 90,437 miles

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

offside front top shock mount slight play

Pass 12 Jul 2007 84,021 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 78,967 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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N296 FJN is a 1996 Audi Coupe in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N296 FJN, 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 N296 FJN registered?

N296 FJN is a 1996 Audi Coupe, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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