MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,366 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front screen scored
fuel pipes corroded
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
front screen scored
fuel pipes corroded
front screen scored, o/side blade fraying at ends
o/s/front tyre scrubbing on inside
rear disc outer faces well pitted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
front screen scored, o/side blade fraying at ends
o/s/front tyre scrubbing on inside
rear disc outer faces well pitted
Fuel pipe/s corroded
near side rear tyre wearing
slight play in near rear wheel bearing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
near side rear tyre wearing
slight play in near rear wheel bearing
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear silencer hangers perishing
underbody fuel pipes corroding
very slightly spongy brake pedal
water pump badly worn
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear silencer hangers perishing
underbody fuel pipes corroding
very slightly spongy brake pedal
water pump badly worn
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Audi Cabriolet?
Based on 87,077 MOT tests across 6,173 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P397 CTF is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
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 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 P397 CTF, 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 P397 CTF registered?
P397 CTF is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 9 August 1996.
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