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P625 ESO

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Maroon Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,343 mi
Last recorded108,343 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP625 ESO
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 108,343 miles

discs in poor condition , slight play in top suspension mounts

Pass 12 Jun 2019 106,964 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake discs corroded

Front tyres slightly worn on edges

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 105,449 miles

Front Neraside and offside brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Slight play in hub

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 105,449 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Neraside and offside brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Slight play in hub

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 104,641 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake hoses perished

corrosion starting on underside,

front discs starting to wear,

slight damage to n/s front wheel and tyre,

tyres perished,

Fail 5 Jun 2017 104,641 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

brake hoses perished

corrosion starting on underside,

front discs starting to wear,

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight damage to n/s front wheel and tyre,

tyres perished,

Pass 31 May 2016 103,330 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake hoses perrished

corrosion starting on underside,

slight damage to n/s front tyre sidewall,

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Jun 2015 102,148 miles

beam patten starting to get weak,

brake hoses starting to perrish,

Pass 12 May 2014 101,328 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight scoring in screen

Pass 17 May 2013 100,569 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 99,789 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 99,168 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 97,743 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 96,883 miles

all brake hose ferrules rusty

center exhaust clamp cracked

o/s head lamp condensation

o/s head lamp poor pattern

o/s/f and n./s/f lower wish bone bushs worn

Fail 19 May 2009 96,852 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all brake hose ferrules rusty

center exhaust clamp cracked

o/s head lamp condensation

o/s head lamp poor pattern

o/s/f and n./s/f lower wish bone bushs worn

Pass 2 May 2008 96,441 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 96,295 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 96,295 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

exaust badily corroding

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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P625 ESO is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Maroon with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P625 ESO, 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 P625 ESO registered?

P625 ESO is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 13 November 1996.

Is P625 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P625 ESO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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