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P701 XFR

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Black Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

170,923 mi
Last recorded170,923 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP701 XFR
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 170,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Deteriorated with aftermarket back box with repaired hanger. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint slightly misaligned.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 168,602 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arm. (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 168,609 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint insercure (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 168,605 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported inscure at joint (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 158,211 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 158,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 148,292 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 148,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 138,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 138,455 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 129,119 miles

n/s/f top suspension mount has play

o/s exhaust front pipe bolts very rusty

o/s/f seat belt slow return

rear exhust box,es rusty.

rear petrol pipe rusty

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 14 Dec 2011 129,117 miles

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

high level brake light inop

n/s/f top suspension mount has play

n/s/r foot brake 122 locks o/s/r 210 not locking

o/s exhaust front pipe bolts very rusty

o/s/f seat belt slow return

rear exhust box,es rusty.

rear petrol pipe rusty

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Jan 2011 125,002 miles

centre and rear exhaust boxes weak

exhaust flange joints corroded

front brake discs corroded and pitted on inside

fuel pipe at rear corroded

offside and nearside front lower arm inner bushes starting to split

play in nearside front top shock absorber mounting

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

stone chip in front windscreen zone b

Fail 14 Jan 2011 125,002 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

centre and rear exhaust boxes weak

exhaust flange joints corroded

front brake discs corroded and pitted on inside

fuel pipe at rear corroded

offside and nearside front lower arm inner bushes starting to split

play in nearside front top shock absorber mounting

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

stone chip in front windscreen zone b

Pass 27 Jan 2010 122,279 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre and rear exhaust sections weak

chips in front windscreen

front brake discs corroded on inside

nearside front subframe rear bush slightly worn

slight damage to nearside front road rim on inside

Fail 25 Jan 2010 122,264 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre and rear exhaust sections weak

chips in front windscreen

front brake discs corroded on inside

nearside front subframe rear bush slightly worn

slight damage to nearside front road rim on inside

Pass 12 Jan 2009 119,239 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 119,239 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 113,784 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Fail 23 Jan 2008 113,784 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 13 Jan 2007 107,535 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 101,979 miles

slightly play in n/s/f top shock mount

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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P701 XFR is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P701 XFR, 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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P701 XFR is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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