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P49 PVW

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

90,542 mi
Last recorded90,542 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 PVW
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 90,542 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 90,515 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 130,471 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 130,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2011 80,514 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil mix coolant water

Fail 28 Dec 2011 80,514 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil mix coolant water

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2010 75,648 miles

Oil leak

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

front brake discs worn

steering fluid low

Fail 16 Dec 2010 75,648 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

front brake discs worn

steering fluid low

Fail 21 Dec 2009 71,238 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 71,238 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 70,647 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 70,647 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 69,755 miles

Brake pedal travel excess

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 PVW is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P49 PVW, 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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What year was P49 PVW registered?

P49 PVW is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P49 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P49 PVW shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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