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N716 JBM

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,848 mi
Last recorded114,848 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN716 JBM
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 114,848 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 107,997 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 107,831 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 105,740 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 105,729 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 104,897 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 104,887 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 103,107 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2009 103,104 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2008 100,497 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 94,045 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r lamp damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2006 93,990 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake hoses starting to perish

o/s/r lamp cluster damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2005 85,135 miles

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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N716 JBM is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N716 JBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N716 JBM registered?

N716 JBM is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is N716 JBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N716 JBM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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