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N85 SVK

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,959 mi
Last recorded102,959 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN85 SVK
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 102,959 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 93,096 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust front pipe to cat pipe corroded and thin at joint

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both front shocker tops

Pass 10 Jul 2015 93,096 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front pipe to cat pipe corroded and thin at joint

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both front shocker tops

Pass 3 Jul 2014 84,197 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 84,197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 79,462 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre tread 2mm and worn on inner edge

offside front tyre tread 3mm

offside rear light lense damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2013 79,382 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre tread 2mm and worn on inner edge

offside front tyre tread 3mm

offside rear light lense damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2012 74,739 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm and worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyreslightly out of shape and has nail in

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 29 Jun 2012 74,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r tyre 2mm and worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyreslightly out of shape and has nail in

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 14 Apr 2011 67,912 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 67,912 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 66,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 66,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 64,185 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 64,174 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

excessive oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2008 61,556 miles

Imbalance on front service brakes

Fail 19 Mar 2008 61,549 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 61,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel filter mounting rubber split

Rear brake components heavily corroded

brake fluid very discoloured

Pass 14 Mar 2007 60,468 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 60,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs inner surfaces getting poor

n/s headlamp british american type. †o/s headlamp european 'E' type

Pass 28 Feb 2006 58,862 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 58,862 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N85 SVK is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N85 SVK, 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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N85 SVK is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 22 May 1996.

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