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P225 SUW

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Yellow Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,748 mi
Last recorded100,748 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP225 SUW
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 100,748 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level stop light not working

Pass 24 Apr 2013 98,376 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level stop light not working

Pass 3 May 2012 95,437 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 95,430 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 91,197 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 91,193 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 87,611 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 87,611 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2009 83,276 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 78,274 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 78,274 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 73,219 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 68,276 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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P225 SUW is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Yellow with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P225 SUW, 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 SUW registered?

P225 SUW is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P225 SUW safe to buy?

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