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P45 TGG

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

136,609 mi
Last recorded136,609 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP45 TGG
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 136,609 miles

cuts in front tyres

Pass 9 Jul 2014 135,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

condition of exhaust centrebox

Fail 25 Jun 2014 135,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

condition of exhaust centrebox

Pass 26 Jun 2013 132,305 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

n/s/r cut on side wall but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Fail 10 Jun 2013 132,269 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

center exhaust silencer corrosion but not leaking gasses

nearside rear tyre slight loss of shape

Pass 7 Jun 2012 128,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 128,178 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 117,609 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 117,606 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 117,958 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

axle 2 disc pitted

n/s/f washers under track rod nut ok during test

Fail 26 Nov 2009 115,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 115,756 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 95,868 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 89,719 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 89,520 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 86,954 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 86,954 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s anti roll bar link lower boot split

slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

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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P45 TGG is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P45 TGG, 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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P45 TGG is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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