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D14 MPT

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,671 mi
Last recorded97,671 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD14 MPT
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 97,671 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 96,407 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 95,315 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 92,740 miles

rear fuel pipe deteriorating

Pass 29 Jan 2022 91,345 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 89,992 miles

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))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 85,160 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 82,606 miles

Rear flexy hoses have some corrosion to ferules

Rear of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2017 81,973 miles

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2016 80,341 miles

Both rear tyres badly cracked/perished

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 80,341 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres badly cracked/perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges of tread badly worn/bald (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 77,994 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 22 Aug 2015 77,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Jun 2014 75,839 miles

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

additional position lamps nearside flashing/faulty

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2014 75,772 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

additional position lamps nearside flashing/faulty

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2013 74,148 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 71,788 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 71,788 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 69,666 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 64,826 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 61,169 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2008 61,167 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 54,071 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 54,070 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

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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D14 MPT is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D14 MPT, 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 D14 MPT registered?

D14 MPT is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 3 June 1996.

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