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J333 BAB

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,672 mi
Last recorded132,672 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 BAB
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 132,672 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 132,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 128,941 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 128,941 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 127,112 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs pitted

both rear brake discs pitted

offside front tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre worn slightly on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2009 126,758 miles

down pipe exhaust system to cat fixings have heavy corrosion

front brake discs have corrosion and wearing thin

front brake pads wearing thin

offside front lower arm inner bush at rear has slight movement

rear brake discs have corrosion

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear number plate loose

Fail 28 Apr 2009 126,758 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

down pipe exhaust system to cat fixings have heavy corrosion

front brake discs have corrosion and wearing thin

front brake pads wearing thin

offside front lower arm inner bush at rear has slight movement

rear brake discs have corrosion

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear number plate loose

Pass 11 Jun 2008 125,795 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 125,795 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 122,752 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 121,234 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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J333 BAB is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J333 BAB, 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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J333 BAB is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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