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P461 HRM

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

133,531 mi
Last recorded133,531 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP461 HRM
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 133,531 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2024 133,504 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 133,359 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 133,359 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 133,335 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 132,976 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 132,420 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 131,756 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 131,660 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate air bag (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 130,923 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 129,112 miles

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

intermittant idle speed problem

Fail 31 Mar 2016 129,112 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked nut missing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

intermittant idle speed problem

Pass 25 Mar 2015 114,218 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 112,745 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 112,726 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 112,726 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 112,129 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 112,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 109,758 miles

Nearside front and offside front brake discs scored and pitted.

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 109,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front and offside front brake discs scored and pitted.

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 100,375 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 100,375 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 100,002 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 95,842 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 84,959 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 84,959 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 76,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P461 HRM is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 P461 HRM, 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 P461 HRM registered?

P461 HRM is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P461 HRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P461 HRM shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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