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N748 DKL

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,150 mi
Last recorded169,150 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN748 DKL
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 169,150 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 156,290 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 141,242 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 23 Apr 2021 126,406 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 113,943 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 108,811 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 105,747 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 105,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 101,863 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 99,964 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 99,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 93,558 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 93,554 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 87,702 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 87,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 82,725 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside and nearside front tyres cracking

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 77,638 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 73,347 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 70,280 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 70,280 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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N748 DKL is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N748 DKL, 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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N748 DKL is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 9 May 1996.

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