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P916 PGP

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,300 mi
Last recorded108,300 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP916 PGP
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 108,300 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 101,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 99,181 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 98,348 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 96,110 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 67,407 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front seatbelts require assistance to retract

Fail 22 Jul 2013 67,405 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front seatbelts require assistance to retract

Pass 23 Jul 2012 55,233 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 54,839 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 54,720 miles

both front brake discs are a little rusty

o/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 12 Aug 2009 52,810 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 49,179 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front discs pitted on outter edge

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2006 45,250 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 45,250 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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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P916 PGP is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P916 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.

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What year was P916 PGP registered?

P916 PGP is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 25 October 1996.

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