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H13 OAN

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

164,255 mi
Last recorded164,255 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 OAN
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2018 164,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

high level brake light not working

windscreen cracked but does not effect view of the road ahead

Pass 28 Jan 2017 162,534 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake has little to no effort

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 23 Jan 2017 162,534 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear handbrake has little to no effort

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 29 Jan 2016 158,737 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front has temp repair carried out on wing arch covered in tape

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack in front screen just outwith zone A (8.3.1a)

rear screen not providing enough vision to rear of vehicle

Fail 26 Jan 2016 158,737 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel hose leaking at filter banjo connection (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear mounting point excessive movement at bolt through floor (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured rear subframe mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch of wing (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack in front screen just outwith zone A (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

rear screen not providing enough vision to rear of vehicle

Pass 28 Jan 2015 155,189 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise offside front wheel arch rusted and corroded

fuel pipes corroded and rusted

rear veiw obstructed by tarnished rear window

Fail 27 Jan 2015 155,188 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise offside front wheel arch rusted and corroded

fuel pipes corroded and rusted

rear veiw obstructed by tarnished rear window

Pass 6 Feb 2014 150,676 miles

rear screen deteroirated

Fail 23 Jan 2014 150,665 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear screen deteroirated

Pass 14 Dec 2012 145,682 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 145,676 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 141,083 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 141,031 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

off side rear tyre slightly deformed

rear discs pitted

Pass 8 Oct 2010 136,467 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

ignition stage switch faulty

n/s+o/s seatbelt return

rear brake disks corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2010 136,467 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

ignition stage switch faulty

n/s+o/s seatbelt return

rear brake disks corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2010 136,467 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

seat backs / rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2009 134,394 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s seat back / battery loose / fuel pipes corroded / rear window

Pass 17 Apr 2009 134,394 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s seat back / battery loose / fuel pipes corroded / rear window

Pass 29 Apr 2008 132,742 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 132,742 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 124,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 117,541 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 117,538 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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H13 OAN is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 H13 OAN, 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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H13 OAN is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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