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N986 XAJ

1995 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

171,428 mi
Last recorded171,428 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 1995 Audi Coupe122,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN986 XAJ
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 171,428 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 166,256 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 160,075 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 157,919 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2019 154,416 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 151,485 miles

Fuel pipes rusting

Rear Rear suspension components rusting

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 May 2017 147,364 miles

Battery insecure

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 142,785 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 142,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 138,421 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 11 Apr 2014 134,594 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2014 134,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 134,565 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 134,565 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 131,643 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front shock top mount has slight play.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 123,236 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 115,579 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 105,739 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 93,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 93,381 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 84,900 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 84,899 miles

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

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

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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N986 XAJ is a 1995 Audi Coupe in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1995 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 122,169 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 N986 XAJ, 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 31 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 N986 XAJ registered?

N986 XAJ is a 1995 Audi Coupe, first registered on 13 November 1995.

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