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P266 RUW

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,351 mi
Last recorded71,351 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP266 RUW
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 71,351 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 71,291 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 70,790 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 70,280 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 70,280 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 70,180 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 70,180 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 70,280 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 70,280 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 70,120 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 69,927 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 69,823 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 69,077 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2010 69,077 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 65,000 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 58,623 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 58,623 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 56,974 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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P266 RUW is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P266 RUW, 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 P266 RUW registered?

P266 RUW is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P266 RUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P266 RUW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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