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N303 AVU

1996 Volkswagen Corrado

Blue Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,617 mi
Last recorded75,617 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Corrado113,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN303 AVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2026 75,617 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 75,279 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 75,090 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 74,929 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 74,795 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 74,666 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 74,430 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 74,207 miles

FUEL LINE ENDS UNDER VEHICLE CORRODED

Fail 12 Jun 2018 74,201 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability FRONT INNER ATTACHMENT (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FUEL LINE ENDS UNDER VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 22 May 2017 73,888 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 73,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2016 73,612 miles

fuel line union under vehicle corroded

rear gearbox stabiliser bush bolt missing

Fail 29 Jun 2016 73,606 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front wishbone bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front wishbone bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

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

fuel line union under vehicle corroded

rear gearbox stabiliser bush bolt missing

Pass 22 Jun 2015 73,134 miles

battery looose

Pass 11 Jun 2014 72,587 miles

battery loose

both front top strut mountings have lift

both rear beam axle bushes corroding

brake pipe into n/s front brake hose corroding

brake pipes around secondary rear brake hoses corroding

dampness around fuel filter under vehicle

Fail 9 Jun 2014 72,581 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

battery loose

both front top strut mountings have lift

both rear beam axle bushes corroding

brake pipe into n/s front brake hose corroding

brake pipes around secondary rear brake hoses corroding

dampness around fuel filter under vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2013 70,947 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 67,660 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 65,743 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 64,955 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 64,954 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 62,417 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise rear axle bushes worn advise front and rear brake discs worn advise rear brake pipes corroded advise o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 May 2007 59,894 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 59,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge †advise some damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall †advise rear brake pipes corroded †advise oil leak to engine †advise n/s/r axle bush worn

Pass 9 May 2006 57,907 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 57,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake discs corroded

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Corrado?

Based on 78,718 MOT tests across 7,281 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
7,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,984
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,064
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,088
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,822
wheel bearing has excessive play 2,352
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N303 AVU is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado in Blue with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Corrado models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 113,088 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Corrado fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,984 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N303 AVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Corrado typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Volkswagen Corrado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N303 AVU registered?

N303 AVU is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N303 AVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N303 AVU shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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