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N989 PHM

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,240 mi
Last recorded85,240 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN989 PHM
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2010 85,240 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 85,237 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2009 79,910 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 79,910 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 75,423 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 65,222 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 65,222 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front discs corroded on inner edge

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f inner pad getting low

play in both rear wheel bearings

play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 19 Jul 2006 61,340 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 61,340 miles

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

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

Centre Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate on outer side wall

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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N989 PHM is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N989 PHM, 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 N989 PHM registered?

N989 PHM is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N989 PHM safe to buy?

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