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P49 DJH

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,945 mi
Last recorded110,945 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 DJH
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 110,945 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advance travel on handbrake lever

all 4 tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 24 Jan 2019 110,052 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule FRONT AND REAR. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

GENERAL CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 110,052 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule FRONT AND REAR. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

GENERAL CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 109,633 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 109,216 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 109,214 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 108,308 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake disc rusty

Fail 16 Apr 2014 108,307 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake disc rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2012 103,002 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 99,038 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 97,489 miles

fuel pipes starting to corroed

Fail 22 Sep 2009 97,489 miles

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

fuel pipes starting to corroed

Pass 30 Jul 2008 96,533 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 92,316 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 86,789 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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P49 DJH is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P49 DJH, 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 P49 DJH registered?

P49 DJH is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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