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P398 NMJ

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

226,627 mi
Last recorded226,627 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 NMJ
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 226,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 221,562 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 215,782 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 215,782 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 211,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 207,819 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Advise front tyres worn on edges

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 202,303 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 202,245 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 188,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres bald on outer edges

Fail 6 Sep 2012 188,830 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres bald on outer edges

Pass 5 Sep 2011 183,246 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 172,557 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 172,557 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fuel pump is insecure (clip corroded through). Near side front antiroll bar link rod ball joint has freeplay. Near side frint suspension top mounting has lift.

Rear tyres are worn low. Near side rear suspension arm bush is sepperating.Both front flexable brake hoses are perishing.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 163,545 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 163,545 miles

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

Both front flexable brake hoses are perishing. Near side front anti roll bar lower link rod joint worn.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 155,274 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 147,332 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 135,604 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 135,602 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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P398 NMJ is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P398 NMJ, 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 P398 NMJ registered?

P398 NMJ is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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