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P222 SHE

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Yellow Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,297 mi
Last recorded84,297 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP222 SHE
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 84,297 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

centre brake light not wired

Pass 25 Feb 2013 83,788 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery insecure

Fail 14 Feb 2013 83,788 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2012 80,307 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 77,159 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 77,153 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 73,326 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 69,509 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 66,223 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 63,213 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 63,192 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Feb 2006 59,095 miles

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

cracking in all tyres

cracking in offside front brake hose

slight play in offside front top suspension mount

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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P222 SHE is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Yellow with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P222 SHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P222 SHE registered?

P222 SHE is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P222 SHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P222 SHE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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