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N898 XLS

1996 Audi Coupe

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,034 mi
Last recorded81,034 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi Coupe119,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN898 XLS
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 81,034 miles

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

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

slight leak on exaust and advanced corrosion advise

Fail 13 Feb 2014 81,034 miles

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

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

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

slight leak on exaust and advanced corrosion advise

Pass 25 Feb 2013 79,455 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 79,455 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 78,081 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 78,081 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 76,633 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 76,630 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 75,231 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 73,244 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 70,481 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 70,481 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 68,566 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 68,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 65,991 miles

How Reliable is the Audi Coupe?

Based on 59,965 MOT tests across 7,751 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
3,118
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
7,751
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,923
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,867
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,381
fog lamp not working 2,039
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 1,709
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N898 XLS is a 1996 Audi Coupe in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 119,115 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 Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,923 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N898 XLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 30 years old, this Audi Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N898 XLS is a 1996 Audi Coupe, first registered on 10 February 1996.

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