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N779 YUX

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,171 mi
Last recorded132,171 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN779 YUX
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010 132,171 miles

slight play in front subframe mountings and o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 3 Mar 2009 127,098 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 115,766 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 115,766 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2007 111,814 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 111,766 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 96,937 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 96,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs carroded

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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N779 YUX is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N779 YUX, 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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N779 YUX is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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