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N878 JWW

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,591 mi
Last recorded152,591 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN878 JWW
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2022 152,591 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded off caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure missing (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached at rear of engine bolt missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

emissions not tests as exhaust missing

Pass 31 Mar 2021 152,456 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under vehicle corrosion all over including body and suspension components, nothing deemed excessive

Pass 19 May 2018 152,436 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 May 2018 152,436 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 150,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 150,052 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 148,369 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 148,361 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 144,297 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 144,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2012 141,993 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 141,993 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 134,670 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 134,670 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 128,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2010 128,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 123,229 miles

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

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

Fuel pipes slightly corroded.

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 117,578 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 113,273 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 106,478 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 106,442 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 100,857 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 100,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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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N878 JWW 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 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 N878 JWW, 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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N878 JWW is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 18 February 1996.

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