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N74 YHN

1996 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,367 mi
Last recorded149,367 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Audi Coupe119,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN74 YHN
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 149,367 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 149,338 miles

Nearside Rear Outer c.v.boot clip broken, but boot is not insecure

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 149,320 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer c.v.boot clip broken, but boot is not insecure

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2014 149,293 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2014 149,293 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 148,313 miles

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

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

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2010 147,801 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 147,801 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 144,867 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 134,068 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 124,093 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 13 Jun 2007 124,093 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 21 Jun 2006 115,249 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 115,249 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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N74 YHN is a 1996 Audi Coupe in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N74 YHN, 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 N74 YHN registered?

N74 YHN is a 1996 Audi Coupe, first registered on 6 February 1996.

Is N74 YHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N74 YHN 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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