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P684 XRU

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,757 mi
Last recorded106,757 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP684 XRU
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 106,757 miles

top front suspension mounts showing wear

Fail 18 Nov 2011 106,757 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

top front suspension mounts showing wear

Pass 1 Nov 2010 104,912 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 104,912 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 104,748 miles

air bag fault warning lamp illuminated

exhaust catalyst fmounting lange bolts severely corroded

play in nearside front upper top leg mounting

rear number plate deterioating

slight blow from poor centre exhaust box weld

temporary fuel filler cap fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2009 104,748 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag fault warning lamp illuminated

exhaust catalyst fmounting lange bolts severely corroded

play in nearside front upper top leg mounting

rear number plate deterioating

slight blow from poor centre exhaust box weld

temporary fuel filler cap fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2009 104,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/f valve leaking

number plates slightly damaged

slight movement in n/s/f strut

Pass 1 Nov 2008 104,209 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Nov 2008 104,209 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 99,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag light on

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2007 99,574 miles

air bag light on

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2006 84,734 miles

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

rear number plate damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2006 79,245 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 79,242 miles

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

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

temporary sealable fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2005 75,112 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 75,112 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P684 XRU is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P684 XRU, 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 P684 XRU registered?

P684 XRU is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P684 XRU safe to buy?

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