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P878 SNV

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,075 mi
Last recorded152,075 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 SNV
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 152,075 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 152,027 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 151,994 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 151,951 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 151,922 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 151,882 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 151,882 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 151,853 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 151,824 miles

exhaust front flange bolts heavily corroded.

surface corrosion on all brake discs.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 151,558 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 151,431 miles

All brake discs corroded

Emissions test borderline pass

Exhaust system corroded and weakened

Front lower wishbone bushes skowing signs of wear

Pass 30 Jul 2010 151,340 miles

front wishbone bushes starting to separate x4

Pass 4 Aug 2009 150,806 miles

front to rear fuel lines are corroding

rear tyre treads are cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2008 150,697 miles

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

all front wishbone bushes starting to split.

has had repair on front to rear fuel pipes and corroded.

rear tyres starting to crack.

slight condensation in offside headlamp.

Fail 8 Aug 2008 150,693 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

all front wishbone bushes starting to split.

has had repair on front to rear fuel pipes and corroded.

rear tyres starting to crack.

slight condensation in offside headlamp.

slight cracking nearside front long flexi.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 150,251 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear tyre tread starting to crack.

stonechip in nearside front headlamp, not affecting beam pattern.

Fail 3 Aug 2007 150,251 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel filter bracket insecure.

rear brake compensator arm seized.

rear tyre tread starting to crack.

stonechip in nearside front headlamp, not affecting beam pattern.

three high level brake light bulbs out.

Pass 2 Aug 2006 50,106 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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P878 SNV is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P878 SNV, 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 P878 SNV registered?

P878 SNV is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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