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N299 AVU

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

226,363 mi
Last recorded226,363 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN299 AVU
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 226,363 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2014 226,363 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 226,340 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 226,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 215,141 miles

Brake warning light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front disc's in very poor condition

N/S/R Lamp cluster lens damaged

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil warning light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2012 214,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake warning light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front disc's in very poor condition

N/S/R Lamp cluster lens damaged

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil warning light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2011 189,389 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 189,223 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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front antiroll bar mountings worn

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 167,159 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 167,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brake warning light flashing

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/R Light lens damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2009 145,241 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 145,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Brake warning light flashing?

Exhaust middle section box noisey

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 121,686 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 97,804 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 97,804 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2005 75,822 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 75,746 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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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N299 AVU is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 N299 AVU, 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 N299 AVU registered?

N299 AVU is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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