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N236 MBX

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,591 mi
Last recorded107,591 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN236 MBX
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 107,591 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 106,142 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 106,121 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nerside front and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Aug 2013 104,481 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 109,579 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 109,574 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 99,742 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 99,742 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 98,710 miles

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

steering rack damper boot split

Fail 28 Jun 2010 98,710 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

steering rack damper boot split

Pass 5 Mar 2009 98,322 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 98,105 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 97,725 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 97,725 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 92,094 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 92,094 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N236 MBX is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N236 MBX, 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 N236 MBX registered?

N236 MBX is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N236 MBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N236 MBX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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