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P643 PYV

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

81,489 mi
Last recorded81,489 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP643 PYV
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 81,489 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 81,477 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 81,477 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 81,353 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre innerside wall perished

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 81,317 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre innerside wall perished

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 81,229 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mounting rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 81,229 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mounting rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 80,950 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside tyres have outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 80,612 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 77,255 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 77,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 74,582 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 74,582 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear exhaust missing (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 73,101 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 73,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 73,004 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 73,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 71,330 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 68,999 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 66,716 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 64,881 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 63,830 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 62,352 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 60,768 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 58,464 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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P643 PYV is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P643 PYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P643 PYV registered?

P643 PYV is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P643 PYV safe to buy?

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