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P508 XAB

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,802 mi
Last recorded88,802 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP508 XAB
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 88,802 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 31 Oct 2022 88,802 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 87,344 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 84,947 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 84,661 miles

exhaust condition and slight exhaust leak

n/s/f headlight possible electrical fault

n/s/f roll bar link and top mount wearing

Pass 7 Mar 2017 82,166 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Beginning to show signs of wear. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Beginning to Show signs of wear. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 82,166 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Beginning to show signs of wear. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Beginning to Show signs of wear. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 79,504 miles

n/s front top mount condition

no coolant

rear exhaust box condition

slight play o/s front anti roll bar link

Fail 2 Jul 2015 79,504 miles

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

n/s front top mount condition

no coolant

rear exhaust box condition

slight play o/s front anti roll bar link

Pass 4 Jul 2014 76,503 miles

brake hoses perishing

exhaust condition

f/r pads and discs condition

f/r tyres perishing

o/s/f inner wishbone bushes

slight exhaust leak

Fail 28 Jun 2014 76,503 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

f/r pads and discs condition

f/r tyres perishing

o/s/f inner wishbone bushes

slight exhaust leak

brake hoses perishing

exhaust condition

Pass 29 Jun 2013 72,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 72,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 67,912 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 67,899 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 66,256 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 63,292 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Reverse light staying on in netral

Pass 23 Jan 2009 63,292 miles

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

Reverse light staying on in netral

Pass 2 Oct 2007 60,007 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 60,007 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 53,877 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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P508 XAB is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P508 XAB, 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 P508 XAB registered?

P508 XAB is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P508 XAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P508 XAB shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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