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P946 GKJ

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,221 mi
Last recorded104,221 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP946 GKJ
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 104,221 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 103,253 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 103,249 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 102,801 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 102,801 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on inner edges. Oil leak from sump area,

Pass 9 Jun 2008 102,012 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 102,751 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2007 101,307 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 101,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 96,716 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

battery insecure

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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P946 GKJ is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P946 GKJ, 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 P946 GKJ registered?

P946 GKJ is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 22 August 1996.

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