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P585 APM

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,140 mi
Last recorded108,140 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 APM
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 108,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all four tyres perished

Pass 10 Mar 2021 107,980 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 5 Mar 2021 107,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 29 Jul 2019 107,288 miles

damage to windscreen

offside front brake bind

Fail 29 Jul 2019 107,288 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

damage to windscreen

offside front brake bind

Pass 24 Aug 2016 107,214 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 101,421 miles

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 7 Oct 2014 101,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 98,574 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Oct 2013 98,574 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2011 93,619 miles

Centre brake light lens cracked

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

Pass 12 May 2010 93,312 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 89,226 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both sides rear brake hoses ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2009 89,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both sides rear brake hoses ferrules slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2008 83,941 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 78,674 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 73,598 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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P585 APM is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 P585 APM, 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 P585 APM registered?

P585 APM is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 5 September 1996.

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