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P703 RYO

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

88,371 mi
Last recorded88,371 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP703 RYO
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 88,371 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 88,365 miles

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

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 87,666 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 86,179 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 86,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 86,147 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 86,147 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 85,964 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system mount damaged but is adequately supported

steering rack inner ends slight play

Fail 23 Jun 2014 85,950 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering rack inner ends slight play

Pass 14 Jun 2013 83,584 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 83,584 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 82,460 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 82,459 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 81,949 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 81,544 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 81,538 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 79,865 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 79,860 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 77,227 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 77,227 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear pads low

slight play in rear bearings

Fail 3 Dec 2007 76,870 miles

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 170,802 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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P703 RYO is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 P703 RYO, 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 P703 RYO registered?

P703 RYO is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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