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YIB 6755

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,172 mi
Last recorded93,172 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIB 6755
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 93,172 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 88,191 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2008 88,141 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2007 81,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 81,235 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2006 78,301 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 78,301 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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YIB 6755 is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YIB 6755, 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 YIB 6755 registered?

YIB 6755 is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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