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P504 EDP

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

127,072 mi
Last recorded127,072 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP504 EDP
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 127,072 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 120,608 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 126,000 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 120,984 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 120,984 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Both cv gaitors are perished.

Clip supporting fuel pump has corroded though and broke up.

Number plate lights go out when boot is opened.

Rear box corroded.

Rear box rubber hanger perished.

Rear screen badly discoloured.

Slight play in steering column top bearing.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 112,947 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 112,947 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Slight play in o/s/f seat runners.

Slight play in steering wheel up and down.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 104,183 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 104,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 103,721 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside headlight glass chipped

Fail 3 Apr 2009 103,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside headlight glass chipped

Fail 2 Apr 2009 103,595 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

2 High level brake lamp bulbs inopp.

Holed nearside front headlamp, not affecting beam pattern.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 4 Apr 2008 95,986 miles

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

Rear number plate has a small crack in it.

Fail 4 Apr 2008 95,986 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear number plate has a small crack in it.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 87,517 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 87,517 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir slightly corroded (3.6.A.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 79,646 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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P504 EDP is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P504 EDP, 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 P504 EDP registered?

P504 EDP is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 26 November 1996.

Is P504 EDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P504 EDP shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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