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N297 GPP

1996 Audi Coupe

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,708 mi
Last recorded104,708 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 Audi Coupe119,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN297 GPP
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2022 104,708 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2021 104,655 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 100,687 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 100,215 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 94,729 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

interior rear view mirror loose but still provides a view

Pass 26 Jan 2017 92,198 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 88,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 80,906 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 75,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside side repeat indicator is loose

Pass 19 Oct 2011 73,115 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 70,406 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 67,949 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 65,711 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 65,711 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 62,365 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 59,148 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 59,148 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 55,736 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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N297 GPP is a 1996 Audi Coupe in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N297 GPP, 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 N297 GPP registered?

N297 GPP is a 1996 Audi Coupe, first registered on 4 March 1996.

Is N297 GPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N297 GPP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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