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P827 CFR

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,797 mi
Last recorded114,797 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP827 CFR
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 114,797 miles

Parking brake just met.It may need adjustment or repair

Fail 15 Sep 2017 114,797 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake just met.It may need adjustment or repair

Pass 8 Sep 2014 112,729 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 112,729 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 112,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre perished

petrol pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 106,037 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 106,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 96,208 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 96,096 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 95,889 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 95,504 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 95,136 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 94,265 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 94,265 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P827 CFR 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 64.3%.

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 P827 CFR, 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 P827 CFR registered?

P827 CFR is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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