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P828 YPM

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

151,222 mi
Last recorded151,222 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP828 YPM
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 151,222 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 150,927 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 150,368 miles

both front seatbelts - slow to retract - Mr Sheen

Pass 17 Jan 2023 149,755 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 149,134 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 148,281 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 147,537 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 146,549 miles

off-side headlamp - poor pattern

Fail 15 Jan 2019 146,549 miles

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

off-side headlamp - poor pattern

Pass 15 Jan 2018 145,373 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 144,335 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 143,372 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 141,824 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 140,427 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 136,293 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 132,404 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 128,006 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 121,265 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 116,478 miles

near-side front tyre low tread

slight play near-side track rod end

Pass 4 Jan 2008 112,449 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 108,249 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres loseing both edges † †

Pass 4 Jan 2006 102,420 miles

off-side headlamp - poor pattern

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 YPM is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P828 YPM, 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 P828 YPM registered?

P828 YPM is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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