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N860 WTT

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

121,719 mi
Last recorded121,719 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN860 WTT
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 121,719 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust pin hole

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2015 121,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust pin hole

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 117,962 miles

Nearside front shock absorber is weeping oil

Passengers door is reluctant to open from inside the vehicle

Fail 2 Jul 2014 117,956 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside front shock absorber is weeping oil

Offside rear inner brake pad appears to be thin

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passengers door is reluctant to open from inside the vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2013 115,192 miles

Front seat belts do not retract fully

Fail 1 Mar 2013 115,189 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front seat belts do not retract fully

Pass 14 Sep 2011 110,825 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 110,810 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 105,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 105,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 102,443 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 26 Jun 2009 102,443 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 96,802 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 94,327 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 91,210 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2006 91,210 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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N860 WTT is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N860 WTT, 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 N860 WTT registered?

N860 WTT is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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