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P183 WYS

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Red Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,625 mi
Last recorded111,625 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 WYS
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 111,625 miles

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

front brake discs and pads may req attention in near future

offside rear tyre worn unevenly,down to approx 2mm on outer edge

Fail 30 Jul 2010 111,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

front brake discs and pads may req attention in near future

Pass 3 Aug 2009 108,511 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 108,340 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

some rust /corrosion to inner surface of front brake discs

Pass 23 Jul 2008 103,019 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 100,571 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 97,624 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 97,624 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 77,614 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 77,614 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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P183 WYS is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P183 WYS, 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 P183 WYS registered?

P183 WYS is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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