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N83 HLP

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,218 mi
Last recorded118,218 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN83 HLP
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 118,218 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 114,062 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 114,057 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 Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 103,148 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 103,143 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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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N83 HLP is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N83 HLP, 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 N83 HLP registered?

N83 HLP is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 9 May 1996.

Is N83 HLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N83 HLP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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