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N862 GLU

1996 Audi Coupe

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,640 mi
Last recorded116,640 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi Coupe119,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN862 GLU
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 116,640 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 113,926 miles

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

Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both front tyre slightly worn

both rear disce slightly corroded.

fuel pipe from rear slightly coorroded x3

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2011 113,926 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both front tyre slightly worn

both rear disce slightly corroded.

fuel pipe from rear slightly coorroded x3

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2009 106,930 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 106,926 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 100,368 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2008 100,368 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2007 89,899 miles

How Reliable is the Audi Coupe?

Based on 59,965 MOT tests across 7,751 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
3,118
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
7,751
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,923
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,867
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,381
fog lamp not working 2,039
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 1,709
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N862 GLU is a 1996 Audi Coupe in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 119,115 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 Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,923 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N862 GLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 30 years old, this Audi Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N862 GLU registered?

N862 GLU is a 1996 Audi Coupe, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N862 GLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N862 GLU shows 8 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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