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P8 ULS

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Yellow Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,187 mi
Last recorded88,187 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 ULS
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 88,187 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 86,945 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 85,922 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion on suspension

Nearside Front shock dust cover broken

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 85,922 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion on suspension

Nearside Front shock dust cover broken

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 85,150 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake discs rusty

front driveshafts rusty

front sub-frame rusty

rear shock absorbers rusty

Fail 5 Apr 2023 85,150 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

brake discs rusty

front driveshafts rusty

front sub-frame rusty

rear shock absorbers rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2022 84,418 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 81,902 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 81,902 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 81,761 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front seat belts slow to recoil

Fail 27 Feb 2020 81,761 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front brake discs worn and rusty on inner face

front seat belts slow to recoil

Pass 5 Mar 2019 79,425 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread requires attention soon (0.1 (b))

front brake discs rusty and worn on inner face

nearside front seat belt slow to recoil requires attention soon

Pass 1 Mar 2018 76,318 miles

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

inner face of front brake discs worn

low parking brake performance pass

nearside front seat belt slow to recoil

rear tyres wearing low inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2017 74,489 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rusty

inner face of front brake discs rusty

Fail 16 Feb 2017 74,482 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rusty

inner face of front brake discs rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2016 72,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge plus close to wear indicators (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 2 Feb 2015 68,881 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 68,880 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 65,705 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 65,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 62,892 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 62,892 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

slight wear to front lower arm bushes

Pass 9 Feb 2012 60,460 miles

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

front brake disc s worn and rusty

Pass 10 Feb 2011 58,138 miles

low brake performance pass

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

front brake discs worn/rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2010 56,172 miles

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

LOW BRAKE PERFORMANCE PASS

Fail 11 Feb 2010 56,172 miles

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

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

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

LOW BRAKE PERFORMANCE PASS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 53,946 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 52,317 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 49,611 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 46,961 miles

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

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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P8 ULS is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Yellow with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P8 ULS, 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.

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P8 ULS is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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