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P686 ORO

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,336 mi
Last recorded138,336 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP686 ORO
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 138,336 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost & rearmost nearing excessive (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

coolant leak

fuel pipe(s) corroded

oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2018 138,265 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement foremost & rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost & rearmost nearing excessive (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant leak

fuel pipe(s) corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2017 131,912 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear exhaust box rusty, not blowing

oil leak at bottom of engine

Fail 12 Jun 2017 131,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear exhaust box rusty, not blowing

oil leak at bottom of engine

Pass 20 Jun 2016 128,141 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 127,499 miles

see previous test for advisories

Fail 27 Jun 2013 127,497 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Inner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ABS kicks when its not under much pressure light goes out no visible broken sensors

All brake discs poor condition

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

Centre front exjaust join heavily corroded causing a miniur leak of gasses

Fuel pipes corroded

N/S/F seatbelt has slow retraction

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

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

O/S/F seatbelt has slow retraction

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 127,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 125,340 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 125,340 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 124,900 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 124,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

advise front and rear discs coroded

Pass 3 Mar 2009 123,498 miles

nearside front c v gater leaking grease but not split

Fail 27 Feb 2009 123,431 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

nearside front c v gater leaking grease but not split

Pass 27 Feb 2008 120,619 miles

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

brake pedal feels slightly spongey . advise inspection

steering rack has play

Fail 26 Feb 2008 120,619 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pedal feels slightly spongey . advise inspection

steering rack has play

Pass 26 Oct 2006 114,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P686 ORO is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc 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 P686 ORO, 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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P686 ORO is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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