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N880 SDW

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,852 mi
Last recorded124,852 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN880 SDW
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 124,852 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 123,401 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 123,155 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 119,926 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 119,926 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2017 119,246 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2015 117,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust bracket boken at rear , exhaust secure

Pass 14 May 2014 116,536 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 116,439 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 111,947 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 107,930 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 100,720 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 100,713 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 90,544 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 81,594 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 72,200 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 72,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 55,325 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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N880 SDW is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N880 SDW, 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 N880 SDW registered?

N880 SDW is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N880 SDW safe to buy?

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