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P493 XGF

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

235,204 mi
Last recorded235,204 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 XGF
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2021 235,204 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light flashes with indicator on

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 233,844 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 233,844 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2017 219,319 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jun 2017 219,319 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 207,937 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2015 194,624 miles

Both front indicator lens insecure slightly

Fuel pump very noisey

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 194,624 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both front indicator lens insecure slightly

Fuel pump very noisey

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 180,907 miles

Fuel pump noisey

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2014 180,907 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fuel pump noisey

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2013 168,070 miles

Fuel pump very noisey.

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Osf indicator len's slightly insecure

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Wiper blades too long (touching)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 168,070 miles

Fuel pump very noisey.

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

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

Oil leak

Osf indicator len's slightly insecure

Wiper blades too long (touching)

Pass 30 May 2012 148,576 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 148,575 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak (Radiator).

Pass 15 Jun 2011 128,750 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 128,750 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 110,721 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 110,721 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 94,312 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 73,472 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 64,935 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 63,691 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 XGF is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 P493 XGF, 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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P493 XGF is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 9 July 1997.

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