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P854 XPT

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,922 mi
Last recorded76,922 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP854 XPT
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 76,922 miles

Central Front Inner Steering rack ram boot insecure, refitted clip.

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 76,922 miles

Central Front Inner Steering rack ram boot insecure, refitted clip.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 76,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 76,879 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 76,879 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 76,873 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated caliper brake hose brittle,affecting service brake effort (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake hose brittle,affecting service brake effort (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both drivers front brake hoses brittle,affecting service brake effort (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (4.1.4 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake hose brittle,affecting service brake effort (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 76,859 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2019 76,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 76,445 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2018 76,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2017 76,373 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 76,360 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2015 76,295 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 74,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 72,199 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 72,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 72,199 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 71,049 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 63,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

slight play nearside track rod end

Pass 17 Jun 2011 59,606 miles

front brake discs slightly scored

Fail 17 Jun 2011 59,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly scored

Pass 8 Jun 2010 57,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

part of centre stop light not working

recheck child seat securitey

sidewall damage n/s front tyre

tread and sidewall cracking both rear tyres

Fail 4 Jun 2010 57,490 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

part of centre stop light not working

recheck child seat securitey

sidewall damage n/s front tyre

tread and sidewall cracking both rear tyres

Pass 30 May 2009 53,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fadding front n p late

sidewall cracking rear tyres

Pass 7 May 2008 48,871 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front n/plate fadding

sidewall cracking both rear tyres

Pass 6 Jul 2006 44,358 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 44,358 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P854 XPT is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P854 XPT, 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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P854 XPT is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 2 July 1997.

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