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P206 EBD

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

156,721 mi
Last recorded156,721 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP206 EBD
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 156,721 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 153,998 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 153,974 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 147,756 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 147,734 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 147,435 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 146,639 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 146,154 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 146,154 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 145,622 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 144,598 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 144,591 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 144,573 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)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 140,402 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 134,007 miles

both front c.v boots are starting to perish

cat to centre exhaust clamp corroded

fuel filter mountings starting to perish

fuel pump mounting bracket corroded

lambda sensor wiring loose

o/s/r tyre is wearing on the inner edge

slight binding to o/s/f wheel

slight movement in both rear wheels bearings

slight movement in n/s/f trackrod end

Fail 7 Dec 2012 133,994 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

cat to centre exhaust clamp corroded

fuel filter mountings starting to perish

fuel pump mounting bracket corroded

lambda sensor wiring loose

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

slight binding to o/s/f brake

Pass 14 Dec 2011 132,814 miles

offside front slight brake bind

slight movement in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod

Fail 14 Dec 2011 132,814 miles

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

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

offside front slight brake bind

slight movement in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod

Pass 1 Dec 2010 129,150 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 129,150 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 123,901 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 123,901 miles

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 120,021 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 120,021 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 115,760 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

Fail 15 Nov 2007 115,759 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 6 Dec 2006 102,439 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 90,068 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting starting to perish

high level stop lamp partially working

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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P206 EBD is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 P206 EBD, 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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P206 EBD is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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