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P638 TWR

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

118,388 mi
Last recorded118,388 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP638 TWR
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 118,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 117,388 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement / trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 116,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Apr 2018 116,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 113,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 113,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall cords visable (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 110,809 miles

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 110,809 miles

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 105,151 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

front brake hoses starting to crack

Fail 26 May 2010 105,148 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

front brake hoses starting to crack

Pass 27 May 2009 98,744 miles

keep check on front pad life

Pass 30 May 2008 94,731 miles

Battery insecure

keep check on front tyre life/alinement/ and front pad life

play in front suspension top mounts when hanging

Fail 30 May 2008 94,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

keep check on front tyre life/alinement/ and front pad life

play in front suspension top mounts when hanging

Pass 3 Sep 2007 93,531 miles

cannot see inner front brake pad life.

Fail 30 Aug 2007 93,528 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in both front shocker top mounts when suspension hanging,cannot see inner front disc pad life.

Pass 13 Jun 2006 83,985 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 83,985 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front flexi hoses cracking

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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P638 TWR is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 P638 TWR, 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 P638 TWR registered?

P638 TWR is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 4 November 1996.

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