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N796 CRP

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

192,783 mi
Last recorded192,783 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN796 CRP
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 192,783 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 187,376 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough uj (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 180,991 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 180,991 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 178,037 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 175,666 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 175,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 175,271 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 175,271 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 174,746 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 173,183 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 171,247 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 167,769 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 167,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 160,621 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 160,610 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 157,516 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 137,779 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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N796 CRP is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 N796 CRP, 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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N796 CRP is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 12 June 1996.

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