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N56 MKG

1996 Audi 80

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

206,185 mi
Last recorded206,185 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi 80115,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN56 MKG
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 206,185 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

oil light on

Fail 8 Aug 2017 206,185 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber (7.1.1)

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)

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak ()

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

oil light on

Pass 1 Jun 2016 202,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 202,760 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by damage tail light (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by damage tail light (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 198,596 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2015 198,596 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil low

Pass 29 May 2014 191,539 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Fail 29 May 2014 191,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 185,193 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 185,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 178,536 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 22 May 2012 178,536 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 24 May 2011 170,377 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 May 2011 170,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 157,923 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 157,923 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

clonking sound from engine when accelerating and braking

Pass 15 May 2009 146,709 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 146,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 136,925 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 126,896 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 126,896 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 115,879 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 115,879 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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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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N56 MKG is a 1996 Audi 80 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N56 MKG, 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.

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N56 MKG is a 1996 Audi 80, first registered on 17 January 1996.

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