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N89 HCK

1996 Audi Coupe

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

239,292 mi
Last recorded239,292 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi Coupe119,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN89 HCK
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 239,292 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 239,234 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 239,229 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 237,211 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 233,269 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 225,099 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 221,026 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 211,643 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front subframe corroded

front wishbone bushes are worn

Pass 4 Sep 2009 202,199 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 193,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2007 182,785 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 14 Jul 2007 182,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Jun 2006 172,609 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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N89 HCK is a 1996 Audi Coupe in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N89 HCK, 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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N89 HCK is a 1996 Audi Coupe, first registered on 10 January 1996.

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