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N835 JWW

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,388 mi
Last recorded164,388 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN835 JWW
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 164,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 163,807 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 163,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

the offside front indicator lense is cracked

the offside rear light lense is cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2014 159,400 miles

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake hoses corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2014 159,400 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake hoses corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 153,309 miles

exhaust system c orroded front and rear

Fail 23 Mar 2012 153,307 miles

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

exhaust system c orroded front and rear

Pass 12 Mar 2011 144,670 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 144,665 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 136,312 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 124,343 miles

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

rear silencer corroded and corroded badly at front section flange bolts

Pass 31 Mar 2008 110,093 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 98,813 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 90,315 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 90,309 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 indicator lens broken

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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N835 JWW is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N835 JWW, 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 N835 JWW registered?

N835 JWW is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 24 March 1996.

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