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P844 UWX

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

69,249 mi
Last recorded69,249 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP844 UWX
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2012 69,249 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

interior mirror not fitted but 2 others present

nearside rear wheel slight play (possibly bearing)?

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

oil leaking from sump (crack along sump) oil going onto exhaust

Pass 7 Jul 2011 60,971 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 60,971 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

N/S mirror poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2010 53,957 miles

Front belt deteriorate

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe corrode

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

Nearside head lamp damage

Rear bumper and the car body slight damage

Fail 21 Jun 2010 53,957 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level very low and black

Front belt deteriorate

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe corrode

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

Nearside and offside front brake disc corrode

Nearside head lamp damage

Rear bumper and the car body slight damage

Fail 29 Jun 2009 48,002 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 48,002 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 40,090 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2007 40,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 33,807 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 26,127 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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P844 UWX is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 P844 UWX, 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 P844 UWX registered?

P844 UWX is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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