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P368 RYV

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,514 mi
Last recorded78,514 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP368 RYV
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 78,514 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 78,223 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 77,548 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive filler bung/ blanking plate ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 77,087 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 76,205 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 75,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bolts corroded between front and cat slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 75,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended doesnt retract fully (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bolts corroded between front and cat slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 75,663 miles

Central stop light disconnected

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (3.5.1i)

parking brake only met at 16%

Fail 12 Jun 2017 75,663 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (3.5.1i)

parking brake only met at 16%

Pass 22 Oct 2012 72,708 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

Fail 20 Oct 2012 72,706 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 13 Jun 2008 72,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 72,253 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 70,407 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 70,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 68,347 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 68,347 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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P368 RYV is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 P368 RYV, 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 P368 RYV registered?

P368 RYV is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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