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P422 VUB

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

128,480 mi
Last recorded128,480 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP422 VUB
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 128,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 125,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 123,665 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 121,242 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 118,226 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 114,959 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to back ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 113,454 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 111,841 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 108,822 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 108,822 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 105,075 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 103,863 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 99,090 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 97,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 95,195 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 92,884 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 92,884 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 90,188 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 84,323 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 77,238 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 77,238 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 68,856 miles

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

n/s/f cv boot cracking

Pass 22 Jan 2007 61,323 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 61,323 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 31 Dec 2005 56,586 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2005 56,586 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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P422 VUB is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P422 VUB, 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 P422 VUB registered?

P422 VUB is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P422 VUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P422 VUB shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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