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P816 WGF

1997 Audi Convertible

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,271 mi
Last recorded124,271 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi Convertible86,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 WGF
MakeAudi
ModelConvertible
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 124,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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)

both front flexible hoses showing signs of cracks

Pass 22 Jun 2010 123,458 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 116,979 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 116,979 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2008 111,182 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 108,416 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 108,416 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 98,669 miles

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

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Audi Convertible?

Based on 3,407 MOT tests across 238 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
4,623
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
238
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
Registration plate lamp not working 56
position lamp(s) not working 36
constant velocity joint gaiter split 31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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P816 WGF is a 1997 Audi Convertible in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Audi Convertible models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 86,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi Convertible fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P816 WGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Convertible typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Audi Convertible is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P816 WGF registered?

P816 WGF is a 1997 Audi Convertible, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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