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P430 OSX

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,319 mi
Last recorded82,319 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP430 OSX
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 82,319 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 81,498 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 80,744 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 79,831 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 79,013 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 77,991 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 76,458 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 75,829 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 75,410 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 74,956 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 72,892 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2013 71,928 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs surfaces slightly corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 69,520 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2012 69,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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)

rear tyres cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2011 66,432 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all brake discs surface corrosion

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Apr 2011 66,432 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all brake discs surface corrosion

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Apr 2007 63,581 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 63,581 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 54,109 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 May 2006 54,109 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P430 OSX is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P430 OSX, 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 P430 OSX registered?

P430 OSX is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P430 OSX safe to buy?

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