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N804 OYW

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,587 mi
Last recorded140,587 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN804 OYW
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 140,587 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2012 140,587 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 May 2011 137,443 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 137,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 132,831 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 132,831 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 131,833 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

major fluid leak

Pass 4 Jun 2009 122,670 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 114,131 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 110,735 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 99,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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N804 OYW is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N804 OYW, 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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What year was N804 OYW registered?

N804 OYW is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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