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P830 BPJ

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,457 mi
Last recorded161,457 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP830 BPJ
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 161,457 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine noise

front brake discs worn very thin

front tyres split on inner edges

Fail 11 Aug 2012 161,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside 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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine noise

front brake discs worn very thin

Pass 15 Aug 2011 149,510 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Major oil leak

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

offside front brake slightly binding

rear seats unaccessable

Fail 13 Aug 2011 149,510 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Major oil leak

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

offside front brake slightly binding

rear seats unaccessable

Pass 10 Aug 2010 135,625 miles

Oil leak

Screen cracked outside of zones

Pass 11 Aug 2009 128,579 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 118,420 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 110,393 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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P830 BPJ is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P830 BPJ, 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 P830 BPJ registered?

P830 BPJ is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 17 October 1996.

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