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P307 SJD

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,414 mi
Last recorded91,414 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP307 SJD
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 91,414 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 86,109 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 May 2014 86,241 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 86,240 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake discs corroded and in poor condition

Pass 12 Apr 2011 83,493 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 83,493 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 79,129 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 79,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 75,446 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front headlamps not matching type but both same size/shape colour etc

Fail 14 Apr 2008 75,446 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front headlamps not matching type but both same size/shape colour etc

nearside rear tyre cracking on shoulder badly but no ply/cord exposed advise it be changed asap!

Pass 5 Apr 2007 71,686 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)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2007 71,686 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2006 63,880 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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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P307 SJD is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P307 SJD, 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 P307 SJD registered?

P307 SJD is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 22 March 1997.

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