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P96 UAP

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,722 mi
Last recorded113,722 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP96 UAP
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 113,722 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 112,986 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 109,491 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 109,447 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 107,820 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 107,820 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 103,821 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 101,102 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 98,741 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 97,529 miles

Front Inner both front tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play under load (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 94,811 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 90,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 87,264 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 83,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 78,545 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 71,901 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 63,484 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 58,438 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 56,777 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 56,777 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 51,144 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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P96 UAP is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P96 UAP, 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 P96 UAP registered?

P96 UAP is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P96 UAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P96 UAP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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