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P181 LKM

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

159,615 mi
Last recorded159,615 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 LKM
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 159,615 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

air bag light on

centre exhaust hanger corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear bumper insercue on nearside

Fail 29 Sep 2012 159,475 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel pipes corroded

rear bumper insercue on nearside

air bag light on

centre exhaust hanger corroded

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2011 154,370 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 154,308 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

exhaust in a poor condition

n/s/f indicator loose

n/s/r and o/s/r slight wheel bearing play

o/s/r tyre walls perishing and tread worn low

rear bumper insecure

slight wear in n/s/f top strut mount

Fail 22 Sep 2011 154,160 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

centre stoplamp part not working

front brake discs in poor condition

metal fuel pipes corroded

nearside front indicator loose

nearside rear bumper loose

offside front seatbelt requires a little help to retract

underbody and inner arch covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2010 149,161 miles

play in front subframe bushes

play in steering column top bush

rear bumper becoming insecure

srs light on

Pass 15 Oct 2009 141,431 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 141,374 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 135,530 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 135,311 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 135,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 125,666 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 125,493 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 116,881 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 116,881 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P181 LKM is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 P181 LKM, 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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P181 LKM is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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