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SIW 6304

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

119,497 mi
Last recorded119,497 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIW 6304
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 119,497 miles

exhaust system corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2015 119,497 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 115,321 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 109,996 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 109,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 103,722 miles

main fuel pipes corroded

offside front brake disc slightly corroded

slight play in offside front suspension top mount

Fail 13 Feb 2012 103,722 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

main fuel pipes corroded

offside front brake disc slightly corroded

slight play in offside front suspension top mount

Pass 4 Feb 2011 99,201 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front top strut mountings slight play

offside front brake disc corroded but not weakend

Fail 25 Jan 2011 99,147 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front top strut mountings slight play

offside front brake disc corroded but not weakend

Pass 8 Feb 2010 89,885 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on inner tread areas

Fail 2 Feb 2010 89,885 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on inner tread areas

Pass 18 Feb 2009 839,020 miles

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

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

heat shield vibrating

Fail 18 Feb 2009 839,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

heat shield vibrating

Pass 22 Mar 2008 82,764 miles

centre exauast mounting deteriorated

slight corrosion on front to back fuel pipes

Fail 20 Mar 2008 82,761 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exauast mounting deteriorated

slight corrosion on front to back fuel pipes

Pass 19 Mar 2007 79,959 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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SIW 6304 is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 SIW 6304, 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 SIW 6304 registered?

SIW 6304 is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 12 September 1996.

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