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N330 VCY

1996 Audi Coupe

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,801 mi
Last recorded135,801 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi Coupe119,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN330 VCY
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 135,801 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 135,593 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2016 135,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 134,975 miles

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

offside front caliper shows signs of leakage but not leaking when under pressure

Pass 18 Apr 2014 134,304 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 132,540 miles

nearside front binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2012 129,671 miles

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

rear middle sear belt reel noisey in operation

Fail 9 Apr 2012 129,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear middle sear belt reel noisey in operation

Pass 28 Apr 2011 126,521 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 126,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 120,181 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres , side walls are cracking

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f roll bar link , boots are torn

rear no plate starting to deteriate

steering rack pivot at bulkhead is rubbing through heater matrix hose

Fail 15 Apr 2010 120,176 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres , side walls are cracking

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f roll bar link , boots are torn

rear no plate starting to deteriate

steering rack pivot at bulkhead is rubbing through heater matrix hose

Pass 30 Mar 2009 111,563 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 111,563 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 109,100 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 100,411 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 100,411 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 92,973 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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N330 VCY 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N330 VCY, 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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N330 VCY is a 1996 Audi Coupe, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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