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P353 RSX

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

149,065 mi
Last recorded149,065 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP353 RSX
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 149,065 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 148,743 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 147,982 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 147,273 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

small chips/cracks in windscreen

Pass 9 Aug 2021 146,032 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

small chip/crack in swept area of windscreen

Pass 1 Jul 2020 144,715 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 141,147 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 139,683 miles

Accelerator pedal needs to be tighetned

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2015 139,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 139,631 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 135,274 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 135,261 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 127,561 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise exhaust system corrded

Fail 21 May 2013 127,561 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise exhaust system corrded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 120,420 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 113,257 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 107,659 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 102,125 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 102,125 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

1x mounting rubber missing from exhaust rear box.

Air bag warning lamp staying on.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate becoming disfigured.

Mistingof oil on power steering rack.

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

Off side rear tyre wearing low.

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2008 95,936 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 89,363 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 89,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 86,662 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 86,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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P353 RSX is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1997 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 94,567 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 P353 RSX, 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 29 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P353 RSX registered?

P353 RSX is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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