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P38 UAV

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Pink Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,546 mi
Last recorded67,546 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 UAV
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 67,546 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

centre exhaust rubber hanger deteriated

Pass 27 Aug 2016 66,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres perished

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 64,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system rusty and deteriorated

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Fail 27 Aug 2015 64,564 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system rusty and deteriorated

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 26 Aug 2014 64,283 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

one centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 20 Aug 2013 63,398 miles

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

Oil leak

front disc a bit rusted and worn in general

Fail 20 Aug 2013 63,398 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front disc a bit rusted and worn in general

Pass 21 Aug 2012 61,273 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 59,383 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 56,268 miles

0/s/f wishbone rear bush worn

Pass 25 Aug 2009 51,370 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 46,080 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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P38 UAV is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Pink with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P38 UAV, 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 P38 UAV registered?

P38 UAV is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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