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UIW 5206

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,469 mi
Last recorded99,469 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIW 5206
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 99,469 miles

All the suspension is corroding.

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 99,469 miles

All the suspension is corroding.

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 98,881 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 98,874 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 97,987 miles

All the motors suspension - springs - arms - shockers etc are corroding.

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 97,123 miles

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

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

all the front suspension is corroding.

all the fuel pipes are corroded.

the off side front strut top mounting is getting worn.

Fail 16 Dec 2020 97,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

all the front suspension is corroding.

all the fuel pipes are corroded.

the off side front strut top mounting is getting worn.

Pass 19 Dec 2019 96,143 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 96,136 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box corroded through (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 94,721 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))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated CENTER (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated CENTER (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 93,804 miles

Body has slight corrosion Under carrage (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 91,725 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 91,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 87,736 miles

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

front brake discs surface rusted inboard..

underside of vehicle..fuel pipes etc.surface rusted..

Pass 1 Aug 2011 86,254 miles

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

both front brake discs are corroded on inner surface

both front brake flexible hoses are perishing

both front cv gaitors are cracking

both front shock absorber bodies are corroding

both rear road springs are corroding

both rear tyres are perishing

centre exhaust joint has a slight leak

centre exhaust silencer is corroding outer skin is peeling off

front and rear suspension is corroding

rear brake discs have slight corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2011 86,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake discs are corroded on inner surface

both front brake flexible hoses are perishing

both front cv gaitors are cracking

both front shock absorber bodies are corroding

both rear road springs are corroding

both rear tyres are perishing

centre exhaust joint has a slight leak

centre exhaust silencer is corroding outer skin is peeling off

front and rear suspension is corroding

rear brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2010 85,357 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

all tyres perishing

front discs pitted

Pass 20 Jul 2009 84,302 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 84,302 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 78,024 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 78,023 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 73,391 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 73,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

mid pipe corroded

engine under cover loose

offside and nearside front strut tops ,slight movement

offside and nearside rear wheel bearings ,slight movement

offside rear brake backing plate corroded

offside rear brake disc warped

offside rear reverse light inop

oil leaks at engine/gearbox

Pass 25 Jul 2006 64,014 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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UIW 5206 is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UIW 5206, 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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UIW 5206 is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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