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N701 OAE

1996 Audi Coupe

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,561 mi
Last recorded215,561 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi Coupe119,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN701 OAE
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 215,561 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 208,881 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 201,905 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 201,899 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 195,238 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 195,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 187,979 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 179,460 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 179,454 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 170,763 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 162,953 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 154,985 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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N701 OAE is a 1996 Audi Coupe in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N701 OAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N701 OAE registered?

N701 OAE is a 1996 Audi Coupe, first registered on 9 January 1996.

Is N701 OAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N701 OAE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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