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P586 TGN

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,312 mi
Last recorded183,312 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP586 TGN
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 183,312 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 180,068 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

exhaust system @ rear corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2012 176,965 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 75,016 miles

engine has slight oil leak

exhaust system corroded in places but no major leak of exhaust gases

fuel line near tank corroded but not considered excessive

rear discs rusty but not seriously weakened

Pass 27 Nov 2009 170,428 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres very slightly worn on edges

exhaust rear silecer corroded

front registration plate cracked

front subframe slightly corroded

fuel pipe corroded

o/s side repeater security slightly poor

rear brake disc's slightly corroded

slight play in both front top shock mounts

Fail 27 Nov 2009 170,428 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

rear brake disc's slightly corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres very slightly worn on edges

exhaust rear silecer corroded

front registration plate cracked

front subframe slightly corroded

fuel pipe corroded

o/s side repeater security slightly poor

power steering fluid level low

slight play in both front top shock mounts

windscreen washers require adjustment

Pass 20 Nov 2008 161,896 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 161,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 153,471 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 143,980 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 133,323 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel pipes corroded †nearside front fog light cracked †throttle pedal cover missing †signs of corrosion on front subframe

Fail 25 Nov 2005 133,315 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front fog light cracked

Sign of corrision on front subframe

Thottle pedal cover missing

fuel pipes corroded

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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P586 TGN is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P586 TGN, 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 P586 TGN registered?

P586 TGN is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P586 TGN safe to buy?

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