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N210 JLO

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

194,092 mi
Last recorded194,092 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN210 JLO
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2011 194,092 miles

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front tyres have heavy wear in inner edges.

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

Centre brake light does not have all bulbs working.

Coolant level low.

Different bulbs fitted to headlamps.

Drivers seat relase broken.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fuel pipes rusty condition.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Perishing to both front tyres.

Rear brake discs poor condition.

Some movement in drivers seat.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s mirror damaged, not affecting view.

Fail 7 May 2011 192,680 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

(strong advise) front tyres low on edges

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

rear discs slightly pitted

slight movement in rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Apr 2010 161,955 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 161,955 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 143,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 143,783 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 134,301 miles

Oil leak

rear number plate separating

Fail 3 Apr 2008 133,895 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

rear number plate separating

Pass 19 Apr 2007 122,204 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 107,460 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 107,460 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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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N210 JLO is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 N210 JLO, 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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N210 JLO is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 17 June 1996.

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