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242 GNU

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,722 mi
Last recorded108,722 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration242 GNU
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 108,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play ns and os (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 107,820 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play ns and os (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 105,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play ns and os (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 104,910 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 103,841 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 103,881 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency low

Pass 2 Jul 2021 102,877 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 102,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 102,254 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 100,806 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 94,003 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 91,514 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 87,231 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 83,186 miles

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

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

slight perishing top strut covers

Fail 18 Jun 2015 83,186 miles

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)

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

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

slight perishing top strut covers

Pass 30 Jun 2014 78,463 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 78,085 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger deteriating

Pass 11 Jun 2012 77,131 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 76,328 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 75,157 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 72,098 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 68,552 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 64,945 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 61,286 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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242 GNU is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 242 GNU, 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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242 GNU is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 13 June 1996.

Is 242 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 242 GNU shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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