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P438 LLX

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

131,145 mi
Last recorded131,145 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP438 LLX
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 131,145 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 131,145 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 126,097 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 126,097 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 124,220 miles

nearside front flexi brake pipe slightly perished

nearside front fog light inoperative

nearside track rod end has slight play

number plate light dim

offside front flexi brake pipe slightly perished

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 5 Dec 2009 114,045 miles

both front flexy brake pipes slightly perished

both front seat mechanisms have slight play

both front shocker legs slightly corroded

both headlamp aims on lower limit

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

compensator becoming stiff

front sub-frame slightly corroded

front to centre exhaust joint has a slight blow

fuel pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

rear brake furrules slightly corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 3 Dec 2009 114,039 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

both front flexy brake pipes slightly perished

both front seat mechanisms have slight play

both front shocker legs slightly corroded

both headlamp aims on lower limit

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

compensator becoming stiff

front sub-frame slightly corroded

front to centre exhaust joint has a slight blow

fuel pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

rear brake furrules slightly corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Apr 2008 99,482 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 99,482 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 87,717 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 87,717 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 82,582 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 82,582 miles

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

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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P438 LLX is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P438 LLX, 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 P438 LLX registered?

P438 LLX is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 22 November 1996.

Is P438 LLX safe to buy?

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