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P404 VAD

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,409 mi
Last recorded91,409 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP404 VAD
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 91,409 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 90,161 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

rear window frosted

Fail 1 Feb 2017 90,154 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

REAR SILENCER DETERIORATING

REAR WINDOW DETERIORATED

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 88,350 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 85,012 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 78,449 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 69,569 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 60,610 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 60,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 52,730 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 44,348 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 40,870 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 40,797 miles

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

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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P404 VAD is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P404 VAD, 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 P404 VAD registered?

P404 VAD is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 2 September 1996.

Is P404 VAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P404 VAD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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