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P414 PYV

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,260 mi
Last recorded89,260 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP414 PYV
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 89,260 miles

crack in drivers side front ind lens

crack in passangers side stop light

rear brake discs have surface rust on them

Pass 8 Oct 2012 87,916 miles

drivers side front tyre wearing close to limits

fuel lines rusting

small amount of water in drivers side headlight

Fail 27 Jul 2012 87,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

drivers side front tyre wearing low

metal fuel lines in genral rusting

Pass 5 Aug 2011 85,021 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 85,021 miles

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

battery insecure

small amount of water in drivers side headlight

Pass 30 Jul 2010 81,949 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 81,949 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

drivers seat slight play but not insecure

front exhaust sections rusting at joints

rear brake discs starting to rust

Pass 20 Jul 2009 80,941 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 80,935 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 77,530 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 72,568 miles

condensation in the off side head lamp

front catalytic converter joint corroded

off side front exhaust joint corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2007 72,558 miles

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

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

condensation in the off side head lamp

front catalytic converter joint corroded

off side front exhaust joint corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2006 69,526 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 69,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P414 PYV is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P414 PYV, 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 P414 PYV registered?

P414 PYV is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 6 September 1996.

Is P414 PYV safe to buy?

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