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P501 PYV

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,481 mi
Last recorded69,481 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 PYV
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2022 69,481 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2021 68,792 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 68,761 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 67,482 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 67,292 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 67,261 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 61,678 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 61,678 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 60,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 16 Jul 2009 60,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 18 Jul 2008 59,354 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 59,353 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 57,767 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 56,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 56,405 miles

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

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

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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P501 PYV is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P501 PYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P501 PYV?

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What year was P501 PYV registered?

P501 PYV is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P501 PYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P501 PYV shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P501 PYV have outstanding finance?

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