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P771 SUC

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Black Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,619 mi
Last recorded162,619 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP771 SUC
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 162,619 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 162,048 miles

both rear tyres wearing down low

Fail 26 Mar 2012 162,048 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

both rear tyres wearing down low

Pass 13 May 2009 154,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2009 154,072 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 141,902 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 141,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2007 128,380 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 128,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 112,430 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 112,422 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 111,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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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P771 SUC is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Black with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 94,567 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 P771 SUC, 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 29 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P771 SUC is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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