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A16 SED

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

63,578 mi
Last recorded63,578 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 SED
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 63,578 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 63,197 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 63,085 miles

reverse lights stay on in neutral

suspension componenets rusty

Fail 13 Jun 2024 63,085 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

reverse lights stay on in neutral

suspension componenets rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2023 63,077 miles

reverse lights stay on when in neutral

Fail 7 Jun 2023 63,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

reverse lights stay on when in neutral

Pass 8 Jun 2022 63,040 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 63,039 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 62,191 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 61,874 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 61,874 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 61,715 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 61,056 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 61,054 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 60,018 miles

both front seat mechanisms worn

Fail 26 May 2017 60,016 miles

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

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

both front seat mechanisms worn

Pass 8 Jun 2016 57,480 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 57,424 miles

Centre Front Steering rack gaiter split under bonnet (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 52,988 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 49,726 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 47,813 miles

Oil leak

advise n/s/r tyre cracking

advise vehicle overheated

Fail 23 Apr 2013 47,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise n/s/r tyre cracking

advise vehicle overheated

Pass 27 Jan 2012 46,641 miles

Light corrosion to all brake hose ferrules

Fail 27 Jan 2012 46,641 miles

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

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

Front discs corroded

Light corrosion to all brake hose ferrules

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 46,228 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 44,324 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Dec 2009 44,323 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2008 43,437 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2007 42,739 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake needs adjustment

Pass 25 Sep 2006 41,740 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 39,452 miles

inner cv boot insecure on nearside

offside rear tyre side wall cracked

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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A16 SED is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 A16 SED, 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 A16 SED registered?

A16 SED is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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The MOT history for A16 SED shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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