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N845 NGT

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,956 mi
Last recorded97,956 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN845 NGT
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 97,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear flexible brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 3 Oct 2022 97,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear flexible brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 8 Oct 2021 95,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 93,524 miles

Both rear brake discs in poor condition

Both rear tyres perishing

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front service brake imbalance

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inside and perishing

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear service brake imbalance

Pass 2 Sep 2019 91,391 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 91,982 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 89,029 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

front flexible brakes hoses deteriorated close to excess

Pass 21 Jul 2017 86,805 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jul 2017 86,797 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 85,047 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened close to excess (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

handbrake efficiency requirements only just met repair or adjust may be required

Pass 13 Jul 2015 83,230 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/r and o/s/f brakes binding

o/s/r tyre has damage to the inner and outter side wall

underside support brace bolt loose

Fail 13 Jul 2015 83,230 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/r and o/s/f brakes binding

o/s/r tyre has damage to the inner and outter side wall

underside support brace bolt loose

Pass 25 Jul 2014 80,855 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 78,990 miles

front subframe nearside rear mounting starting to fracture

offside front roadwheel stiff to rotate by hand

offside rear tyre perishing

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 77,105 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

airbag light on

Pass 18 Jul 2011 75,283 miles

high level stop lamp one bulb not working

Pass 15 Jul 2010 72,994 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake warning light on

high level stop lamp one bulb not working

nearside front indicator loose

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 9 Jul 2009 71,021 miles

engine oil leak

front pads low

fuel pump mounting in poor condition

high level brake light; 1 of 5 inoperative

Pass 17 Jul 2008 68,671 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has been run flat slight side wall damage

Pass 28 Jun 2007 67,725 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 67,725 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 66,692 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 63,467 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 63,467 miles

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

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

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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N845 NGT is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N845 NGT, 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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N845 NGT is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 5 July 1996.

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