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P399 DDF

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,328 mi
Last recorded85,328 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP399 DDF
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 85,328 miles

Both front top mounts have slight play

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 82,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 82,435 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 82,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 79,610 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 79,600 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Dec 2021 79,588 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Dec 2020 79,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 79,043 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 79,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 78,662 miles

centre exhaust rubber mount split ,exhaust still supported

front subframe slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2018 77,971 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 77,371 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 76,790 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 75,893 miles

osr fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2014 75,893 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

osr fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2014 75,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake pads getting low

slight exhaust leak from near cat

Pass 3 Jan 2013 74,320 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust rubber mount broken

Pass 5 Jan 2012 73,310 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 72,095 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 70,695 miles

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

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2009 69,337 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 69,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 65,703 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 62,243 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 62,243 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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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P399 DDF is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P399 DDF, 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 P399 DDF registered?

P399 DDF is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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