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P299 EBW

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

55,867 mi
Last recorded55,867 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 EBW
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 55,867 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 54,848 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in both front mcpherson strut top mounts

Pass 2 Dec 2017 53,801 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaiter has tiny split (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 53,147 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 52,411 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 51,583 miles

autobox gasket leaking

Fail 11 Nov 2014 51,582 miles

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

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

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

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

autobox gasket leaking

Pass 28 Nov 2013 50,788 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 50,052 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 48,730 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 47,618 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 46,236 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 44,686 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 43,401 miles

front discs rust inner face

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 41,945 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 38,512 miles

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

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

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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P299 EBW is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P299 EBW, 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 P299 EBW registered?

P299 EBW is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P299 EBW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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