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N685 WJH

1996 Audi Coupe

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

184,543 mi
Last recorded184,543 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi Coupe119,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN685 WJH
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2012 184,543 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 168,204 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both top strut mounts slightly noisey lock to lock

Pass 21 Jul 2010 163,024 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Jul 2009 155,997 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 147,135 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 100,656 miles

advise front brake flexi hoses slightly perrished.

Pass 22 Jul 2006 135,463 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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N685 WJH is a 1996 Audi Coupe in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N685 WJH, 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 N685 WJH registered?

N685 WJH is a 1996 Audi Coupe, first registered on 8 January 1996.

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