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P299 EOP

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,213 mi
Last recorded135,213 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 EOP
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 135,213 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 135,187 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside not working (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 129,850 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 24 Aug 2013 125,259 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 125,235 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front tyres pearised on outer wall

offside rear tyre pearished on outer wall

Pass 28 Sep 2012 124,223 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 124,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 122,464 miles

throttle pedal rubber not fitted,front brake disc faces rusty,rear brake disc faces rusty,exhaust joint clamps corroded,fuel pump mount clamp broken,oil leaks,both front tyres perished on outer sidewalls,both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 120,650 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 116,626 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 116,614 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 112,535 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 112,498 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 110,440 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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P299 EOP is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P299 EOP, 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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P299 EOP is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 4 September 1996.

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