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P191 SWY

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,203 mi
Last recorded137,203 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP191 SWY
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 137,203 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2017 137,268 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame insecure rear mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

unable to check steering and suspension fully

underside and components corroded and painted in places

Pass 9 Jul 2016 135,991 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 129,748 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f brake flexi hoses held in place by cable tie

Pass 10 Mar 2010 129,022 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 125,391 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 125,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 122,399 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2007 118,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise front tyres cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2007 118,221 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise front tyres cracked

Pass 16 May 2006 115,286 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 115,285 miles

Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P191 SWY is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P191 SWY, 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 P191 SWY registered?

P191 SWY is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P191 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P191 SWY shows 12 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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