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N862 BEG

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

54,615 mi
Last recorded54,615 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN862 BEG
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 54,615 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 54,615 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 53,555 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 52,807 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 51,452 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 49,002 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 44,721 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 44,715 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 41,755 miles

Front s binding on front brakes

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os ns wearing inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 41,755 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front s binding on front brakes

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os ns wearing inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2019 41,579 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative All abs pump (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc corrod

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner tread

abs pump tie on with cailb ties

Pass 10 May 2018 38,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2017 35,573 miles

ABS pump secured with a cable tie

Exhaust hanger broken at rear but secure

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

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

Fuel pipe corroded going into filter

Nearside Front Wheel binding slightly

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 33,452 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Underbody corrosion

Fail 16 May 2016 33,448 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2015 33,319 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 32,746 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 31,715 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 31,694 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 May 2011 31,341 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,618 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,846 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 27,677 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin

Fail 5 Jan 2006 27,677 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing thin

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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N862 BEG is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N862 BEG, 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 N862 BEG registered?

N862 BEG is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is N862 BEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N862 BEG shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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