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P779 LRK

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,726 mi
Last recorded60,726 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 LRK
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 60,726 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 60,390 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 60,390 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 60,307 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 60,247 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 59,869 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 58,662 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 58,651 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 56,037 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 56,037 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 54,310 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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P779 LRK is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P779 LRK, 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 P779 LRK registered?

P779 LRK is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P779 LRK safe to buy?

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