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P561 PRJ

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,111 mi
Last recorded113,111 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP561 PRJ
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 113,111 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 113,106 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 112,206 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 110,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 106,700 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 106,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 104,343 miles

All four brake disc's corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 104,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All four brake disc's corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 100,919 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 100,919 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2009 96,948 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 89,860 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Mar 2007 85,677 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 83,411 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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P561 PRJ is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P561 PRJ, 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 P561 PRJ registered?

P561 PRJ is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P561 PRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P561 PRJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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