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P380 GMO

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,416 mi
Last recorded128,416 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP380 GMO
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 128,416 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 126,076 miles

Both rear discs corroded and showing slight distortion when braking.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 119,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded both rear springs at top of coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 113,055 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 113,055 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 105,929 miles

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 105,721 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 99,295 miles

Fuel filler cap partially broken - still secures and seals correctly.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Fail 5 Jul 2013 99,179 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel filler cap partially broken - still secures and seals correctly.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 93,299 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 85,173 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 85,173 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 17 Jul 2010 76,935 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 76,935 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 69,448 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 69,448 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 60,009 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 51,384 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 42,178 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bumper insecure

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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P380 GMO is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P380 GMO, 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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P380 GMO is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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