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N984 DRJ

1996 Audi Coupe

White Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

148,830 mi
Last recorded148,830 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Audi Coupe119,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN984 DRJ
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 148,830 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 147,868 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 146,404 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2022 145,113 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2021 143,553 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general underside corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2020 141,241 miles

General underside corrosion

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 139,688 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 139,688 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 138,163 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 135,179 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 127,322 miles

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

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

eng oil leak

n/s/r tyre tread low/sidewall cracking

rear fuuel pipe corroded[union]

Pass 1 Aug 2011 120,212 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 118,076 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2009 113,154 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2008 109,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s/r tyre tread low /poss slow puncture

rear fuel filter mount split

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 18 Jun 2007 103,399 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 103,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2006 97,578 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 97,578 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2005 94,624 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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N984 DRJ is a 1996 Audi Coupe in White with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 N984 DRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N984 DRJ registered?

N984 DRJ is a 1996 Audi Coupe, first registered on 9 January 1996.

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