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P493 COM

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,911 mi
Last recorded166,911 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 COM
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 166,911 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 166,277 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 165,879 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 164,946 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 163,852 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 162,845 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 161,876 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2016 159,118 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 152,372 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 145,613 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 141,641 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

center exhaust mount missing ,but system adequatlly supported

Pass 2 May 2013 141,641 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

center exhaust mount missing ,but system adequatlly supported

Pass 7 Apr 2012 137,955 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2012 137,930 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 132,659 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 132,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 127,040 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 120,972 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 117,675 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 110,603 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 110,578 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 100,124 miles

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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P493 COM is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 P493 COM, 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 P493 COM registered?

P493 COM is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 29 October 1996.

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