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P239 HTW

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,308 mi
Last recorded130,308 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP239 HTW
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 130,308 miles

Nearside Front Seatbelt is slow to retract.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Light unit is cracked.

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 130,308 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seatbelt is slow to retract.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Light unit is cracked.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 128,141 miles

Radiator is leaking.

Fail 8 Mar 2018 128,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Radiator is leaking.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 126,134 miles

Fuel lines are corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre is perished.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre is perished.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 124,173 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 124,173 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake discs are corroded/ pitted.

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake discs are corroded/ pitted.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 118,240 miles

ALL BRAKE PAD SLIGHT LOW

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISC SLIGHT CORREDED

OIL LEAK

WIPER RECOMMONEND CHANGE

Pass 3 Mar 2014 111,986 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 111,986 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 106,298 miles

all brake pipes underbody have surface rust

o/s front tyre has inner tread wear

Fail 12 Mar 2012 98,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R tyre outer side wall deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear discs slightly rusted

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Mar 2012 98,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R tyre outer side wall deteriorated

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

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

Rear discs slightly rusted

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Apr 2011 92,632 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake discs surfaces slightly corroded edges

emissons at idle on limits today .500CO @ 96c

off side rear tyre outer side wall very slightly perished

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

view through rear plastic window slightly deteriorated / discoloured/ from interior mirror [ two door mirrors fitted]

Fail 4 Apr 2011 92,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake discs surfaces slightly corroded edges

emissons at idle on limits today .500CO @ 96c

off side rear tyre outer side wall very slightly perished

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

view through rear plastic window slightly deteriorated / discoloured/ from interior mirror [ two door mirrors fitted]

Pass 19 Apr 2010 86,364 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

veiw through rear back window poor from interior mirror [ two door mirrors fitted ] plastic deteriorated

Fail 9 Apr 2010 86,359 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil level low

tyres look slightly under inflated???

veiw through rear back window poor from interior mirror [ two door mirrors fitted ] plastic deteriorated

first start up cold / no horn / washer / wiper all lights inoperative/ no working????

Pass 18 May 2009 81,779 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side seat squab tilt inoperative

Fail 18 May 2009 81,779 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil level

off side seat squab tilt inoperative

Pass 1 May 2008 77,618 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side rear brake binds slightly

off side front door hangs on stricker /slightly difficult to open release handles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 1 May 2008 77,618 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil level low

near side rear brake binds slightly

off side front door hangs on stricker /slightly difficult to open release handles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 May 2007 71,406 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 71,404 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Upper Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

footbrake operation slightly spongy????

near side rear tyre outer side walltreads slightly perished/deteriorated/flat/lump treads slightly???

Pass 30 May 2006 65,800 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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P239 HTW is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P239 HTW, 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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P239 HTW is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 12 August 1996.

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