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N883 PCD

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,374 mi
Last recorded143,374 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN883 PCD
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 143,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 143,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 142,642 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 142,636 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested due to lamps not working (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 138,900 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 138,887 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated further investigation may be required (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 1 May 2019 138,852 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction View obscured by bird faeces (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective Light output significantly reduced and beam pattern not visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant warning light indicates a fault

External fuel pump insecure

Ignition switch faulty

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2018 138,840 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working dash (1.7.4c)

Brake pad(s) insecure near side front (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component insecure fuel pump lose and insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not working on main beam near side and off side (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords near side rear inside wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

battery lose in box

folding roof light on

front tyres worn on inside edges

water warning light flashing

Pass 10 Feb 2017 136,499 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 136,090 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 136,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2011 134,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 131,862 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 131,858 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 129,516 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 127,619 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 127,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2007 125,189 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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N883 PCD is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N883 PCD, 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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N883 PCD is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 7 June 1996.

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