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P226 EBD

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,650 mi
Last recorded107,650 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 EBD
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 107,650 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

note.exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2016 107,650 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

note.exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2015 96,380 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes are badly corroded

Brake discs are corroded all round

Engine temp gauge is inop

Exhaust system is badly corroded

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Some judder felt on front brake discs

Steering rack is damp

both front to rear fuel pipes are badly corroded

engine temp gauge is inop

exhaust system is badly corroded

o/s/r tyre has bad cracks in the tread

o/s/r tyre has bad cracks in the tread

some judder felt on front brake discs

steering rack is damp

Fail 3 Sep 2015 96,361 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front to rear brake pipes are badly corroded

Brake discs are corroded all round

Engine temp gauge is inop

Exhaust system is badly corroded

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Some judder felt on front brake discs

Steering rack is damp

o/s/r tyre has bad cracks in the tread

Pass 24 Jul 2014 95,436 miles

fuel lines have been repairted no leaks lines corrodde pass and advise

Fail 23 Jul 2014 95,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2012 93,863 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 85,242 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 83,050 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 78,109 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 72,785 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 69,459 miles

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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P226 EBD is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Red with a 1,984cc 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 P226 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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P226 EBD is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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