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N704 GTW

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,851 mi
Last recorded142,851 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN704 GTW
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 142,851 miles

top suspension mount bump stop deteriorated

Fail 15 Sep 2017 142,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc modified and seriously weakened both front (3.5.1n)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

top suspension mount bump stop deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2015 130,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 112,482 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 109,916 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 104,837 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2010 99,284 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

air bag light on

both front seats slightly insecure

centre to front exaust joint corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

rear exaust corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 15 Mar 2010 99,274 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both front seats slightly insecure

centre to front exaust joint corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

rear exaust corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Mar 2009 94,666 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs corroded

front/centre exaust joint corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s reverse light out

o/s wiper blade split

rear brake discs corroded

rear exaust corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2009 94,666 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corroded

front/centre exaust joint corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s reverse light out

o/s wiper blade split

rear brake discs corroded

rear exaust corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2007 92,830 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 92,830 miles

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 89,766 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 89,766 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Audi Cabriolet?

Based on 87,077 MOT tests across 6,173 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
3,042
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
6,173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,990
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,545
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2,368
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,307
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N704 GTW is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1996 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 101,218 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,990 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N704 GTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N704 GTW registered?

N704 GTW is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 18 July 1996.

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The MOT history for N704 GTW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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