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P505 DDP

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,850 mi
Last recorded119,850 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP505 DDP
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 119,850 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2025 119,820 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 118,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper damage

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 118,950 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper damage

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 118,279 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 May 2023 118,279 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 117,151 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber mount slight play.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on thread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 117,147 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/S/F strut top mounting play

N/S/R tyre badly perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 117,147 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/S/F strut top mounting play

N/S/R tyre badly perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2013 112,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 103,032 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

rear number plate started to deterioate

Pass 13 Oct 2010 99,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 93,440 miles

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 20 Oct 2009 93,440 miles

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

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 1 Oct 2008 91,670 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 91,666 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2006 88,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 88,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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P505 DDP is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P505 DDP, 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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P505 DDP is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 16 October 1996.

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