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N21 JLL

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,637 mi
Last recorded76,637 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 JLL
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 76,637 miles

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

Front play in suspension top mounts offside and nearside

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 76,637 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front play in suspension top mounts offside and nearside

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 76,328 miles

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

General underside corrosion

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 75,880 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 75,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated outer casing /split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust silencer/rubber O ring mount detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 75,376 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All, advise replace ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 74,444 miles

Front shock top mounts slight play

Front suspension has surface rust

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear reverse light not working

Rear suspension has surface rust

Pass 30 Jun 2021 74,222 miles

Central Rear central high brake light not working

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe and fittings (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe and fittings (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside side indicator lense missing

reveres light not working

Fail 29 Jun 2021 74,222 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side one missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear central high brake light not working

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe and fittings (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe and fittings (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusting (5.3.2 (b))

reveres light not working

Pass 23 Sep 2014 74,211 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 73,891 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 73,891 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 72,165 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 68,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 67,381 miles

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

corrsion to front discs

front flexi hoses cracking

wipers

Pass 29 Sep 2009 65,693 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

minor cracks on sidewalls of all tyres

Pass 9 Sep 2008 65,484 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 63,783 miles

lift in nearside front top suspension mounting

Pass 5 Sep 2006 49,550 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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N21 JLL is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N21 JLL, 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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N21 JLL is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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