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P81 XCD

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,730 mi
Last recorded99,730 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP81 XCD
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 99,730 miles

corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 11 May 2009 96,656 miles

nearside rear tyre wall cut not to cords

Pass 11 Feb 2008 92,245 miles

front and rear n/o plates damaged

middle/rear exhaust sections corroding and centre mounting corroding

movement pressent in n/s/f upper strut moun ting

o/s/f anti roll bar link upper joint worn

o/s/f headlamp aim just on lower limit

suspect powewr steering fluid leak unable to detect

Fail 8 Feb 2008 92,180 miles

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

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

front and rear n/o plates damaged

middle/rear exhaust sections corroding and centre mounting corroding

movement pressent in n/s/f upper strut moun ting

n/s and o/s/f c/v joint boots cracking

o/s/f anti roll bar link upper joint worn

o/s/f headlamp aim just on lower limit

suspect powewr steering fluid leak unable to detect

Fail 19 Jan 2007 76,797 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear registration plates cracked.

o/s/rear reflector cracked.

Pass 19 Jan 2007 76,797 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy.

front and rear registration plates cracked.

o/s/rear reflector cracked.

Pass 1 Nov 2005 62,121 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P81 XCD is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P81 XCD, 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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What year was P81 XCD registered?

P81 XCD is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P81 XCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P81 XCD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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