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N10 ARW

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,294 mi
Last recorded143,294 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN10 ARW
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 143,294 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 143,291 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 142,499 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower arms corroded

front sub frame corroded

rear fuel pipe deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2015 142,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower arms corroded

exhaust corroded

front sub frame corroded

rear fuel pipe deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2014 142,109 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under body corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2014 142,103 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

under body corroded

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 141,485 miles

all four tyres cracking no chord showing

Fail 7 Aug 2013 141,485 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four tyres cracking no chord showing

Pass 31 Aug 2011 140,902 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

offside inner driveshaft boot split

Fail 22 Aug 2011 140,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

offside inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 28 Jun 2010 139,420 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 137,130 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 129,186 miles

as previous vt32.

Fail 23 Apr 2007 129,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

coolant level below minimum

inner faces of all brake discs poor condition

nearside front brake flexi mount insecure

nearside rear inner brake flexi ferrule end corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2005 115,036 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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N10 ARW is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N10 ARW, 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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N10 ARW is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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