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P868 PGP

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

36,517 mi
Last recorded36,517 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP868 PGP
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 36,517 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 36,037 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 35,874 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 34,672 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 34,672 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 34,081 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 33,159 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 32,540 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 32,540 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 31,562 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 31,562 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 305,830 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 30,530 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 29,867 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 29,584 miles

Driver seat not reclining

Fail 22 Jul 2014 28,901 miles

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

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

all disc's are dis-coloured

Pass 22 Jul 2014 28,901 miles

all disc's are dis-coloured

Fail 23 Jul 2013 28,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 28,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2012 28,772 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside rear lamp unit cracked

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2011 28,346 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 28,158 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 28,115 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 27,650 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 27,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre start to crack

Pass 17 Jul 2007 26,993 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 24,247 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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P868 PGP is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P868 PGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P868 PGP registered?

P868 PGP is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is P868 PGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P868 PGP shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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