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P354 DOV

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,723 mi
Last recorded121,723 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP354 DOV
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 121,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 119,398 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 117,675 miles

major engine oil leaking over nearside front brake components

nearside and offside front brake discs well worn

nearside and offside front flexible brake hoses perished

nearside and offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

rear silencer and parts of exhaust in poor condition with minor blows

Fail 11 Mar 2009 117,675 miles

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

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

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

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

major engine oil leaking over nearside front brake components

nearside and offside front brake discs well worn

nearside and offside front flexible brake hoses perished

nearside and offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

rear silencer and parts of exhaust in poor condition with minor blows

Pass 19 Mar 2008 109,366 miles

minor blows from exhaust

nearside and offside front flexible brake hoses perished

nearside and offside front tyres near legal limit

nearside front suspension strut top bush has slight play

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 22 Mar 2007 97,845 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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P354 DOV is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P354 DOV, 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 P354 DOV registered?

P354 DOV is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 23 September 1996.

Is P354 DOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P354 DOV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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