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P206 HKN

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,557 mi
Last recorded159,557 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP206 HKN
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 159,557 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 159,553 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 155,807 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 152,154 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 148,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 145,556 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 23 Sep 2020 145,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Sep 2019 143,260 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

slight surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 8 Oct 2018 139,636 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front slight surface corrosion to all front suspension components

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded on to fuel filter ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear slight surface corrosion to all rear suspension components

Pass 4 Oct 2017 132,966 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system corroded but secure

Pass 29 Sep 2016 124,222 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 116,132 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 106,391 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 106,389 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 95,142 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 85,988 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 85,948 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 81,690 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 74,545 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 72,448 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 68,938 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 65,728 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 65,728 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 61,684 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 56,982 miles

small crack in OSR lamp lens unit

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 HKN is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P206 HKN, 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 P206 HKN registered?

P206 HKN is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 4 November 1996.

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