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N949 PUC

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,658 mi
Last recorded75,658 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN949 PUC
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 75,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear discs rusty

Pass 23 May 2012 75,554 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 75,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2011 72,261 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake discs worn, recommend changing.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 66,949 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 66,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front fog lamp broken

Pass 22 Feb 2007 65,488 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 62,308 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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N949 PUC is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N949 PUC, 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 N949 PUC registered?

N949 PUC is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N949 PUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N949 PUC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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