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P867 PYA

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,434 mi
Last recorded154,434 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP867 PYA
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 154,434 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 154,255 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 153,956 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 153,681 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 151,214 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 149,185 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 147,867 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 147,808 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 144,897 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 144,876 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 138,315 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 138,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 133,125 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 130,494 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2007 130,293 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 125,708 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 125,708 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in n/s/f inner wish bone bushes

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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P867 PYA is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 P867 PYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P867 PYA registered?

P867 PYA is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P867 PYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P867 PYA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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