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P687 BAY

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,885 mi
Last recorded147,885 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP687 BAY
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 147,885 miles

o/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2014 147,524 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2013 146,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper blades splitting

Pass 4 May 2012 138,485 miles

Mid exhaust box pipe rubbing on mid/rear mounting

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

Offside front tyre tread very worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2012 137,923 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Mid exhaust box pipe rubbing on mid/rear mounting

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

Offside front tyre tread very worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2011 126,303 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight damage to offside rear light lenc

Pass 6 Apr 2010 118,908 miles

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2010 118,901 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2009 102,262 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 102,235 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 97,264 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsr wheel well badly corroded close to prescribed areas

Pass 8 Mar 2007 89,396 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 89,396 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion in n/s/r floor , not in prescribed area....

front brake discs worn....

front number plate damaged...

n/s & o/s/f brake hoses perishing...

n/s/f tyre inner tread worn , advise replacement....

windscreen damage not excessive....

wipers smear...

o/s/f tyre inner tread badly worn, advise replacement a,s,a,p..

Pass 22 Feb 2006 80,721 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 80,721 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P687 BAY is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P687 BAY, 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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P687 BAY is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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