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P501 YAX

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

128,283 mi
Last recorded128,283 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 YAX
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 128,283 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 128,283 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 128,175 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 128,005 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 127,998 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 127,833 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 127,833 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 127,483 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 127,482 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 125,906 miles

Nearside Front Top Mount Has Slight Play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 125,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Top Mount Has Slight Play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 124,035 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 124,035 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 121,741 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 121,722 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 119,394 miles

top steering bush slight play

Pass 5 Mar 2015 116,920 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 116,920 miles

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

Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 114,610 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 114,610 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 111,927 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 111,915 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 111,263 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 111,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 110,426 miles

Centre rear brake light has a segment out

N/S/F brake flexy hose slightly perished

Fail 23 Feb 2011 110,426 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Centre rear brake light has a segment out

N/S/F brake flexy hose slightly perished

Pass 10 Mar 2010 109,355 miles

Engine sensor loom rubbing on steering assembly

N/S/F brake flexy slightly perished

Segment out on centre rear brake light

Pass 25 Mar 2009 108,106 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 108,032 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 103,688 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 103,685 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 88,708 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 86,213 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Slight play noted in OSR wheel bearing.

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 YAX is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 P501 YAX, 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 P501 YAX registered?

P501 YAX is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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