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P965 MTM

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,252 mi
Last recorded122,252 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP965 MTM
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 122,252 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 121,622 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 120,562 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 120,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 117,052 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 117,008 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 116,190 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front osf tyre low on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2017 112,587 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 112,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 108,509 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 103,233 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 99,712 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 97,068 miles

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

Nearside passenger door inner handle missing but still can be opened from inside.

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 95,395 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

drivers side seatbelt - slow to retract but functional

Pass 19 Oct 2011 94,018 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 94,018 miles

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

Both rear brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 87,705 miles

Steering rack booting damp

Fail 14 Jun 2010 87,705 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering rack booting damp

Pass 26 May 2009 77,483 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 71,550 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 71,550 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 66,134 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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P965 MTM is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P965 MTM, 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 P965 MTM registered?

P965 MTM is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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