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N854 XDA

1996 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

121,916 mi
Last recorded121,916 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Audi Coupe119,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN854 XDA
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 121,916 miles

Both front to rear fuel pipes corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 121,580 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both front to rear ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 121,526 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2022 121,229 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 121,229 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 120,831 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 120,092 miles

Nearside Front bump stops corroded

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front damper bump stop corroded.

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield corroded around securing nuts.

corrosion on fuel pipe from tank area.

exhaust catalyst flange has excessive corrosion.

Pass 14 Jan 2019 117,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 109,504 miles

main beam switch difficult to operate

Pass 18 Jan 2017 103,668 miles

Front and rear brake pipe connections deteriorated

Front cross member and exhaust deteriorating

Nearside Rear Very slight play in wheel bearing

Fail 17 Jan 2017 103,668 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front and rear brake pipe connections deteriorated

Front cross member and exhaust deteriorating

Nearside Rear Very slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 19 Jan 2016 101,951 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 101,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 100,926 miles

Fuel pipes starting to deteriorate.

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 100,046 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 100,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 99,027 miles

osf head lamp reflecter starting to deteriorate. nsr inner side light not as bright as outer light.

Fail 14 Jan 2013 99,027 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

osf head lamp reflecter starting to deteriorate. nsr inner side light not as bright as outer light.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 97,960 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight cracking of rear tyres on walls

Pass 10 Jan 2011 97,138 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 96,152 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 95,717 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 94,001 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 90,271 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 87,002 miles

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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N854 XDA is a 1996 Audi Coupe in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 N854 XDA, 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.

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What year was N854 XDA registered?

N854 XDA is a 1996 Audi Coupe, first registered on 15 January 1996.

Is N854 XDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N854 XDA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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