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P748 COM

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,682 mi
Last recorded128,682 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP748 COM
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 128,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 128,653 miles

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

front inner edge brake discs worn.

Fail 5 Jul 2012 128,653 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front inner edge brake discs worn.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 125,235 miles

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

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

both front brake discs [inner] surfaces outer edge inwards corroded slightly

both front tyres inner treads / side wall edges worn

engine dip stick tube plastic top sleeve broken

engine oil level very low

near side door mirror mount pivot slightly insecure

view through plastic rear window slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Nov 2010 125,233 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

both front brake discs [inner] surfaces outer edge inwards corroded slightly

both front tyres inner treads / side wall edges worn

engine dip stick tube plastic top sleeve broken

engine oil level very low

near side door mirror mount pivot slightly insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2009 117,126 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine dip stick tube top plastic sleeve broken

near side front door mirrore unit slightly insecure/ back window view interior mirror slightly poor/ discoloured plastic window slightly

near side front door release lever slightly difficult to operate/release latch???

Fail 16 Nov 2009 117,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine dip stick tube top plastic sleeve broken

near side front door release lever slightly difficult to operate/release latch???

Pass 26 Nov 2008 108,851 miles

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

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

both sides outer sill panels covers fitted/ unable to test areas

engine dip stick tube / plastic top broken

Fail 26 Nov 2008 108,851 miles

Offside Outer Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both sides outer sill panels covers fitted/ unable to test areas

engine dip stick tube / plastic top broken

top middle dash holder fitted/ drivers view???

Pass 30 Oct 2007 100,226 miles

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

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

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

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

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

coolant level low???

near side door mirror unit slightly insecure/movement.

near side front headlamp glass lens ,small hole/chipped.

Fail 30 Oct 2007 100,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

coolant level low???

near side door mirror unit slightly insecure/movement.

near side front headlamp glass lens ,small hole/chipped.

Pass 11 Nov 2006 93,122 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 82,964 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 82,964 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P748 COM is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P748 COM, 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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P748 COM is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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