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P87 JKR

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,502 mi
Last recorded96,502 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP87 JKR
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 96,502 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing REARS CORRISION O/S N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 94,619 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing REARS CORRISION O/S N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONTS O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REARS O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 94,328 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 93,995 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 Oct 2021 90,961 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 29 Aug 2020 88,384 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 87,004 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 85,055 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 85,055 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 83,480 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 81,676 miles

coil springs, fuel pipes, front subframe and various components corroded but not excessive

Fail 6 May 2016 81,644 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

coil springs, fuel pipes, front subframe and various components corroded but not excessive

Pass 12 May 2015 74,742 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 74,742 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 71,993 miles

centre stop inop

Fail 5 Jul 2013 71,993 miles

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre stop inop

Pass 4 Aug 2011 71,984 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 71,984 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 71,608 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 65,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 65,135 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 58,572 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 58,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 51,629 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 45,015 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 44,894 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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P87 JKR is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 P87 JKR, 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 P87 JKR registered?

P87 JKR is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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