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N281 COV

1996 Audi 80

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,515 mi
Last recorded95,515 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi 80115,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN281 COV
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2011 95,515 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 95,468 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 89,357 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 89,346 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 82,995 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 74,715 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 74,709 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 65,940 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 63,454 miles

How Reliable is the Audi 80?

Based on 246,995 MOT tests across 40,227 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
4,748
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
40,227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,695
constant velocity joint gaiter split 14,642
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,529
Registration plate lamp not working 10,021
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 9,447
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N281 COV is a 1996 Audi 80 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 115,185 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi 80 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,695 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N281 COV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi 80 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Audi 80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N281 COV registered?

N281 COV is a 1996 Audi 80, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N281 COV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N281 COV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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