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N859 BKN

1996 Audi 80

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,367 mi
Last recorded107,367 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Audi 80115,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN859 BKN
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2007 107,367 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 107,367 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 96,927 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 96,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres starting to wear on tread shoulders

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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N859 BKN is a 1996 Audi 80 in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N859 BKN, 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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What year was N859 BKN registered?

N859 BKN is a 1996 Audi 80, first registered on 27 January 1996.

Is N859 BKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N859 BKN shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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