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P631 EUD

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,631 mi
Last recorded107,631 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP631 EUD
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 107,631 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2013 96,568 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust and exhaust fittings are starting to rust.

Fuel pipe are starting to rust.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front and Nearside front tyre walls are cracked.

Play in both front seat mounts.

Fail 25 Mar 2013 96,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust and exhaust fittings are starting to rust.

Fuel pipe are starting to rust.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front and Nearside front tyre walls are cracked.

Play in both front seat mounts.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 89,656 miles

Centre brake light light is only working at 50%.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear tyre cracked.

Fail 19 Apr 2012 89,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre brake light light is only working at 50%.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear tyre cracked.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 84,709 miles

front tyres worn low on edges

rear boot light only 50% working

slight corrosion to fuel pipes

Fail 18 Apr 2011 84,705 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres worn low on edges

osr brake disc heavily corroded

rear boot light only 50% working

slight corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 20 Apr 2010 77,990 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

only 50% of the centre stop light working

Pass 31 Mar 2009 72,117 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

BOTH OUTER CV BOOTS PERISHING

FRONT EXHAUST JOINT VERY RUSTY AND WEAK

METAL FUEL LINES RUSTY

N/S/F ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ROD UPPER DUST COVER SPLIT

REAR BRAKE DISCS VERY RUSTY ON EDGES

REAR INNER BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

SEVERAL SCRATCHES IN FRONT SCREEN

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F ROAD WHEEL

SLIGHT WEEP FROM POWER STEERING RESERVOIR BOTTLE

Fail 30 Mar 2009 72,113 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

BOTH OUTER CV BOOTS PERISHING

FRONT EXHAUST JOINT VERY RUSTY AND WEAK

FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

METAL FUEL LINES RUSTY

N/S/F ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ROD UPPER DUST COVER SPLIT

REAR BRAKE DISCS VERY RUSTY ON EDGES

REAR INNER BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

SEVERAL SCRATCHES IN FRONT SCREEN

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F ROAD WHEEL

SLIGHT WEEP FROM POWER STEERING RESERVOIR BOTTLE

Pass 17 Mar 2008 65,488 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

down pipe to cat joint rusty

fuel filter mounts starting to brake

offside rear tyre side wall poor

rear inner brake pads low

Fail 17 Mar 2008 65,486 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

down pipe to cat joint rusty

fuel filter mounts starting to brake

offside rear tyre side wall poor

rear inner brake pads low

Pass 2 Apr 2007 61,174 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both outer c.v boots starting to crack.

drivers door hard to open.

slight play in all wishbone bushes.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 57,724 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both outer cv boots starting to crack.

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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P631 EUD is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P631 EUD, 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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P631 EUD is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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