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N496 CTU

1995 Audi 80

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

256,236 mi
Last recorded256,236 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 1995 Audi 80133,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN496 CTU
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 256,236 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 251,085 miles

Coolant leak

Front shock absorbers have no damping effect

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 240,219 miles

Rear axle bushes weakening

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 230,503 miles

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

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

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

Slight brake bind O/S/R

Pass 15 Jun 2010 219,507 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 219,507 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 207,894 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 207,894 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 198,568 miles

o/s front bottom arm inner rear bush slight play

Fail 28 Jul 2008 198,501 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s front bottom arm inner rear bush slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2007 175,285 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 187,013 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 175,275 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Audi 80?

Based on 246,995 MOT tests across 40,227 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
4,748
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
40,227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,695
constant velocity joint gaiter split 14,642
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,529
Registration plate lamp not working 10,021
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 9,447
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N496 CTU is a 1995 Audi 80 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1995 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 133,786 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi 80 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,695 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N496 CTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi 80 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 31 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N496 CTU registered?

N496 CTU is a 1995 Audi 80, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N496 CTU safe to buy?

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