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P101 FBW

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,246 mi
Last recorded130,246 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 FBW
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 130,246 miles

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

Oil around power steering rack but no active leak visible during test

Rear Exhaust in poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2017 125,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16w (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 119,410 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Small chip in windscreen

Some wetness around power steering rack

Pass 21 Feb 2015 112,828 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight wetness around power steering rack

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Jan 2014 107,565 miles

play in rear wheel bearings

rear tyres at 1.6mm tread depth

screen stone chipped

slight movement in o/s/f suspension link balljoint

small cracks in front brake hoses

Pass 25 Jan 2013 103,097 miles

o/s cv boot perished

o/s/r slight wheel bearing movement

power steering fluid weeping from rack

rear silencers deteriated

rear tyres at 1.6mm tread depth

screen chipped

Pass 7 Jul 2011 97,436 miles

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 97,431 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Advise replacement of both front tyres.

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded.

off side front brake binding.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 88,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

floor fuel lines corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2010 88,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

floor fuel lines corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2009 76,029 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 73,348 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 68,460 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 62,338 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 59,063 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 59,063 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P101 FBW is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1997 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 94,567 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 P101 FBW, 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 29 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P101 FBW registered?

P101 FBW is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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