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FIB 223

1996 Audi Coupe

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,993 mi
Last recorded106,993 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Audi Coupe119,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIB 223
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 106,993 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 105,100 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 103,010 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 102,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 101,764 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 100,752 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 99,838 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 98,249 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 97,113 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 97,074 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 92,056 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 89,623 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 88,378 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 86,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 May 2014 84,114 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 84,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2013 80,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Mar 2012 75,254 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 75,254 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 70,374 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 70,374 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2010 61,838 miles

Airbag warning light illuminated indicating possible fault on SRS system

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2009 54,368 miles

Air bag warning light illuminated indicating possible fault on SRS system

Pass 6 Jul 2007 46,725 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 43,771 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 43,753 miles

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

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

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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FIB 223 is a 1996 Audi Coupe in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FIB 223, 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 FIB 223 registered?

FIB 223 is a 1996 Audi Coupe, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is FIB 223 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIB 223 shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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