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R250 XAN

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,924 mi
Last recorded111,924 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 XAN
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 111,924 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 105,718 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 105,711 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 99,666 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 99,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre is wearing low on the edges

Pass 16 Mar 2010 95,803 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Mar 2009 91,474 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2009 91,474 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2008 87,043 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 22 Mar 2007 81,594 miles

Exhaust front pipe fixings poor condition

Front brake discs generally corroded, imbalance 20%

Fail 13 Mar 2007 81,486 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)

Exhaust front pipe fixings poor condition

Front brake discs generally corroded, imbalance 20%

Offside outer drive shaft gaiter poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2006 77,606 miles

FRONT EXHAUST FLANGE FIXINGS BADLY CORRODED

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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R250 XAN is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R250 XAN, 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 R250 XAN registered?

R250 XAN is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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