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P5 ECX

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,082 mi
Last recorded162,082 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 ECX
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 162,082 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 157,384 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 157,384 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 147,537 miles

Exhaust system heavily rusted in places & blowing slightly.

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 147,537 miles

Exhaust system heavily rusted in places & blowing slightly.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 139,742 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 136,333 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 131,803 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 128,465 miles

rear brake pads low

registration plates

Pass 26 Jan 2010 124,394 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 122,771 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 120,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 118,035 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 115,300 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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P5 ECX is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P5 ECX, 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 P5 ECX registered?

P5 ECX is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 28 October 1996.

Is P5 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 ECX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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