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P31 SRN

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,157 mi
Last recorded105,157 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 SRN
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 105,157 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 104,099 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 101,987 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 101,987 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 96,368 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 87,247 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 85,272 miles

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

air bag light on

coolant leak thermostat area

cover fitted under front

o/s headlamp and driving lamp lenses cracked

Fail 4 Apr 2009 85,249 miles

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on

coolant leak thermostat area

cover fitted under front

o/s headlamp and driving lamp lenses cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2008 79,436 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 79,436 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2007 70,915 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 60,016 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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P31 SRN is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Silver 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 P31 SRN, 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 P31 SRN registered?

P31 SRN is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P31 SRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P31 SRN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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