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P571 WAG

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,622 mi
Last recorded100,622 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP571 WAG
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 100,622 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 98,293 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear

Pass 18 May 2023 95,346 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 94,187 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 93,271 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 92,535 miles

Rear silencer is deteriorated but is not leaking.

Fail 8 Jun 2020 92,529 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure pump insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer is deteriorated but is not leaking.

Pass 11 Jun 2019 90,731 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 89,732 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 88,404 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 88,364 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2016 87,490 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 83,856 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 83,802 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 82,517 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 81,033 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 75,747 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 72,604 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 62,967 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 62,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2009 46,295 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 39,113 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 35,501 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 35,501 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2006 33,386 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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P571 WAG is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P571 WAG, 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 P571 WAG registered?

P571 WAG is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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