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P451 MKW

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,967 mi
Last recorded142,967 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP451 MKW
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 142,967 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Battery insecure

Fail 5 Jul 2011 142,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2010 136,774 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 136,773 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 128,463 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 128,463 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 123,767 miles

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

corrosion to both front brake discs

corrosion to steel fuel pipes and front suspension lower arms.

Pass 16 Dec 2006 121,193 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 119,253 miles

Poor rear view vision †Water pipes badly corroded †Play in both front top strutt mounts †Play in both front anti roll bar drop links (probably causing the front to clonk †Metal fuel line from fuel tank badly corroded †

Fail 5 Jan 2006 119,253 miles

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

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

Poor rear view vision †Water pipes badly corroded †Play in both front top strutt mounts †Play in both front anti roll bar drop links (probably causing the front to clonk †Metal fuel line from fuel tank badly corroded †

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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P451 MKW is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P451 MKW, 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 P451 MKW registered?

P451 MKW is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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