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P485 HHH

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,037 mi
Last recorded109,037 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 HHH
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 109,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front and rear discs corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2011 109,033 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2010 105,672 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 105,666 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

drivers seat will not fold forwards

offside rear tyre below 1.6mm on the inner and outer edges

rear exhaust box rusty and weak

Pass 24 Jun 2009 102,909 miles

both fronr brake flexi hoses perished and cracking

front wipers smearing

slight free play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jun 2008 101,379 miles

both front brake discs corroded

front bumper damaged and cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2007 97,177 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 90,433 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre beloww 1.6mm on inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2006 90,433 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre beloww 1.6mm on inner edge

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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P485 HHH is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P485 HHH, 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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P485 HHH is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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