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N128 AKP

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,920 mi
Last recorded113,920 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN128 AKP
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 113,920 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 113,394 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 108,553 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 106,736 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 99,875 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 99,141 miles

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

Offside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 14 Aug 2015 97,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 93,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2013 91,404 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R lamp cracked, not showing white light to rear.

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

O/S/F & both rear tyres have small cracks in tread.

Rear box outer skin corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 91,392 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R lamp cracked, not showing white light to rear.

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

O/S/F & both rear tyres have small cracks in tread.

Rear box outer skin corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 88,900 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 86,547 miles

air bag light on

Fail 7 Aug 2009 86,443 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

air bag light on

Pass 2 Aug 2008 82,569 miles

near side head lamp cracked

Pass 3 Jan 2007 75,585 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 75,049 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 69,194 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 69,194 miles

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

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

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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N128 AKP is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 N128 AKP, 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 N128 AKP registered?

N128 AKP is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N128 AKP safe to buy?

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