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P583 LKN

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,740 mi
Last recorded42,740 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP583 LKN
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2014 42,740 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 3 Jun 2014 85,514 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 84,271 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 84,271 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2011 83,621 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

O/S/R tyre has slight slit in side wall

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 83,621 miles

O/S/R tyre has slight slit in side wall

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 81,209 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 81,207 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/s mirror glass damaged

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s/r tyre has slight cracking in tread and outer sidewall

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

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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P583 LKN is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P583 LKN, 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 P583 LKN registered?

P583 LKN is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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