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D16 SUL

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,181 mi
Last recorded88,181 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 SUL
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2018 88,181 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 85,776 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 85,776 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 83,798 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 83,798 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 82,083 miles

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

coolant level low

Fail 13 Jun 2015 82,083 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 16 Jun 2014 81,686 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 81,679 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 77,808 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 71,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2012 71,124 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 66,234 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 65,541 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 15 May 2009 62,749 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 57,234 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 57,234 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both front subframe bushes worn slightly

nearside and offside front top mouints have slight play

Pass 5 Dec 2006 54,495 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 54,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 50,487 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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D16 SUL is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D16 SUL, 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 D16 SUL registered?

D16 SUL is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 17 September 1996.

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