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N76 VVV

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,552 mi
Last recorded163,552 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN76 VVV
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 163,552 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 163,552 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 163,499 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 158,580 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 158,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box plus rear box clamp missing (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 148,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 136,697 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 131,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 131,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 123,754 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front seat belts sluggish to retract

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2013 123,754 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front seat belts sluggish to retract

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2012 112,250 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 112,250 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 107,462 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 25 Sep 2009 96,305 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 96,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 88,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 86,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 84,853 miles

bulge on o/s/f tyre

slight play in o/s/f strut top bearing

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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N76 VVV is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N76 VVV, 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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N76 VVV is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 18 January 1996.

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