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P825 FOM

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Red Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,044 mi
Last recorded129,044 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP825 FOM
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 129,044 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2019 129,044 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2015 128,140 miles

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 126,432 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 122,800 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 121,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2011 119,463 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2010 109,345 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 104,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 103,906 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2006 103,386 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 99,714 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 99,714 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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P825 FOM is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P825 FOM, 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 P825 FOM registered?

P825 FOM is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P825 FOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P825 FOM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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