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P202 VGP

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,207 mi
Last recorded96,207 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 VGP
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 96,207 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 93,187 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 87,829 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 82,296 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 82,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 174,522 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 98,032 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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P202 VGP is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P202 VGP, 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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How do I check the history of P202 VGP?

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What year was P202 VGP registered?

P202 VGP is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 3 May 1997.

Is P202 VGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P202 VGP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P202 VGP have outstanding finance?

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