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P4 MBP

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,432 mi
Last recorded106,432 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 MBP
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 106,432 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front anti roll bar corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear and middle silencer corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 22 Mar 2013 106,432 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front anti roll bar corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear and middle silencer corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 31 Mar 2012 104,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2012 104,251 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2011 101,474 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 94,904 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 94,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 88,894 miles

Both front seatbelts slow too retract

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

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

Rear number plate distorted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 82,080 miles

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

wipers are starting to smear

Pass 25 Apr 2007 76,184 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 69,928 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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P4 MBP is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P4 MBP, 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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P4 MBP is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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