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P305 FWL

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,258 mi
Last recorded120,258 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP305 FWL
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 120,258 miles

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)

exhaust is corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2012 113,108 miles

exhaust system is corroded

front and rear suspension components rusty

front brake discs inner faces corroded

fuel pipes corroded

offside front wheel rim is bent

Fail 11 Sep 2012 113,064 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust system is corroded

front and rear suspension components rusty

front brake discs inner faces corroded

fuel pipes corroded

offside front wheel rim is bent

Pass 15 Jun 2011 108,628 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre tread cut

o/s/r light lens damaged

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 9 Jun 2011 108,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre tread cut

o/s/r light lens damaged

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 31 Aug 2010 105,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2010 105,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2009 99,928 miles

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

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

both front brake discs are corroding

offside rear tyre sidewall is deteriorating

Fail 21 Aug 2009 99,928 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs are corroding

offside rear tyre sidewall is deteriorating

Pass 27 May 2008 89,311 miles

both front tyres splitting on edges

offside rear tyre splitting on edges

Pass 29 May 2007 83,048 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 77,317 miles
Pass 7 May 2005

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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P305 FWL is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,800cc 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 P305 FWL, 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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P305 FWL is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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