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N821 AAW

1996 Audi Coupe

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,492 mi
Last recorded156,492 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi Coupe119,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN821 AAW
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 156,492 miles

Slight play in N/S/R wheel beaing

Slight play in O/S/F wheel beaing

Slight play in O/S/R wheel beaing

Exhaust slightly blowing and cat joiner loose

Fuel pipes heavily corroded

N/S/F lower arm bushes getting weak

N/S/F wiper slightly smeary

Rear Flexi brake pipes perishing

Fail 24 Mar 2010 156,492 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust slightly blowing and cat joiner loose

Fuel pipes heavily corroded

N/S/F lower arm bushes getting weak

N/S/F wiper slightly smeary

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

Rear Flexi brake pipes perishing

Slight play in N/S/R wheel beaing

Slight play in O/S/F wheel beaing

Slight play in O/S/R wheel beaing

Pass 17 Apr 2009 150,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

airbag light on

Pass 23 Apr 2008 140,861 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 140,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 129,240 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 122,536 miles

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

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

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

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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N821 AAW is a 1996 Audi Coupe in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N821 AAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N821 AAW registered?

N821 AAW is a 1996 Audi Coupe, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N821 AAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N821 AAW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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