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R286 YLG

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,146 mi
Last recorded122,146 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 YLG
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 122,146 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 122,033 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 119,203 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 116,356 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 112,152 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 112,136 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 108,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 107,587 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 107,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 107,137 miles

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 106,828 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 102,219 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 101,165 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 96,907 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 92,638 miles

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 22 Mar 2010 87,513 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 85,804 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 85,802 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 81,986 miles

slight play in nearside front staibilizer link end

Pass 28 Dec 2005 77,172 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

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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R286 YLG is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R286 YLG, 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 R286 YLG registered?

R286 YLG is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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