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P249 GJK

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,094 mi
Last recorded123,094 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 GJK
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 123,094 miles

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

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

Offside Mirror glass cracked

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2019 123,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Mirror glass cracked

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2018 106,793 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 104,966 miles

rust patches

small oil leaks

Fail 8 Mar 2017 104,964 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating run out (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rust patches

small oil leaks

Pass 11 Mar 2016 98,552 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 98,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 97,693 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r inner lense slight damage

o/s headlight small crack in lense

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread and close to ply chord showing on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2014 96,837 miles

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

n/s/f subframe rear bush deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2014 96,837 miles

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

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

n/s/f subframe rear bush deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2013 95,890 miles

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

o/s wiper blade split

slight play in n/s and o/s front top strut mounts

Fail 26 Apr 2013 95,890 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

o/s wiper blade split

slight play in n/s and o/s front top strut mounts

Pass 25 Apr 2012 94,903 miles

EXHAUST IS RUSTY

FRONT LOWER ARM AND SUBFRAME BUSHES ARE WORN /PERISHED

N/S/F FLEXI BRAKE HOSE IS PERISHED AND THE FLEXI HOSES HAVE CORRODED FERRULES

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION MOUNTS

REAR FUEL PIPES ARE RUSTY

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

WIPERS ARE STRATING TO SPLIT

Fail 24 Apr 2012 94,892 miles

Nearside 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST IS RUSTY

FRONT LOWER ARM AND SUBFRAME BUSHES ARE WORN /PERISHED

N/S/F FLEXI BRAKE HOSE IS PERISHED AND THE FLEXI HOSES HAVE CORRODED FERRULES

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION MOUNTS

REAR FUEL PIPES ARE RUSTY

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

WIPERS ARE STRATING TO SPLIT

Pass 21 Apr 2011 93,468 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 93,468 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 92,498 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 92,485 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 90,487 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 90,463 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 88,358 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 86,212 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 86,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 83,300 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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P249 GJK 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 P249 GJK, 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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P249 GJK is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 11 November 1996.

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