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N858 LCW

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,565 mi
Last recorded18,565 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN858 LCW
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 18,565 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 18,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 17,859 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 17,750 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 17,750 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 16,959 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 16,959 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 16,939 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 16,934 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 16,924 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 16,914 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 16,674 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 16,666 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2012 16,561 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 16,066 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 16,027 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 15,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 15,366 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 15,028 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 14,725 miles

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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N858 LCW is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N858 LCW, 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 N858 LCW registered?

N858 LCW is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 4 May 1996.

Is N858 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N858 LCW shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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