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N956 HBH

1996 Audi Coupe

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,636 mi
Last recorded179,636 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Audi Coupe119,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN956 HBH
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 179,636 miles

ABS and brake warning light flashed on and off during test

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front c.v. gaiter perished

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front c.v. gaiter perished

Offside Rear Inner exhaust intermittently catches on drive shaft joint, doesn't effect rotation

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear multiple suspension components corroded

all brakes corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2023 179,574 miles

All brakes corroded

Coolant leak bottle return pipe joint ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has slight lift (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Fail 30 May 2023 179,574 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to test (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All brakes corroded

Coolant leak bottle return pipe joint ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has slight lift (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2021 179,555 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 179,515 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 179,449 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 179,449 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 177,751 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 25 Jan 2016 177,751 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 30 Jan 2015 171,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2015 171,320 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 164,072 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 164,072 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 155,448 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 147,720 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 139,234 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 139,234 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 129,474 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 121,910 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 112,218 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 103,583 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 93,739 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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N956 HBH is a 1996 Audi Coupe in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N956 HBH, 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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N956 HBH is a 1996 Audi Coupe, first registered on 11 March 1996.

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