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P599 YPD

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,827 mi
Last recorded113,827 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 YPD
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 113,827 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 113,827 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front cat.joint and rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside better (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

0ffside front tyre outer side wall cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2013 108,385 miles

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

tail box slight corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2012 105,157 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 100,254 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

slight leak on exhaust system

Pass 20 Aug 2009 98,670 miles

Both numb er plates starting to delaminate

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 98,652 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both numb er plates starting to delaminate

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 88,869 miles

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

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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P599 YPD is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P599 YPD, 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 P599 YPD registered?

P599 YPD is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P599 YPD safe to buy?

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