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P225 RYT

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,995 mi
Last recorded132,995 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP225 RYT
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 132,995 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 15 Oct 2016 132,995 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 21 Sep 2015 108,544 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 108,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 100,373 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 79,658 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 79,658 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 59,651 miles

2 REAR TYRES BADLY PERISHED

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DICS.S RUSTY

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SMALL CUT IN TYRE SIDEWALL

Pass 11 Aug 2011 59,469 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING

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

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

TWO REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 10 Aug 2010 56,499 miles

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 52,040 miles

rear tyres perrished

Fail 28 Jul 2009 52,040 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres perrished

Pass 12 Aug 2008 49,093 miles

slight play in o/side front top suspension mount

Pass 23 Jul 2007 42,923 miles

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

Slight perishing on rear tyres.o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2007 42,909 miles

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

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

Rear tyrs starting to perish and o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 41,331 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 41,330 miles

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

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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P225 RYT is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P225 RYT, 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 P225 RYT registered?

P225 RYT is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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