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P828 OLN

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,770 mi
Last recorded78,770 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP828 OLN
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 78,770 miles

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

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

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

centre rear high level stop lamp not working

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside front tyre worn at inner shoulder

nearside rear exhaust support broken

Fail 11 Nov 2013 78,770 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

centre rear high level stop lamp not working

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside front tyre worn at inner shoulder

nearside rear exhaust support broken

Pass 12 Nov 2012 76,641 miles

offside front tyre worn at inner shoulder

Pass 14 Nov 2011 73,767 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

fuel pipes at offside rear slightly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2010 68,811 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

middle stop light very dim

offside front tyre inner edge wearing badly

Pass 19 Oct 2009 67,286 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 64,620 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 64,619 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 61,363 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 61,360 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 59,207 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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P828 OLN is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P828 OLN, 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 P828 OLN registered?

P828 OLN is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P828 OLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P828 OLN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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