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R307 FND

1997 Audi Cabriolet

White Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,855 mi
Last recorded114,855 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR307 FND
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 114,855 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 114,855 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 113,567 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 113,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 109,272 miles

both rear tyres cracking very slightly on treads

front exhaust joints are corroded

front suspension parts are corroded slightly

fuel pipes are corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

o/s/f outer c.v. boot starting to deteriorate slightly

outer skin on rear silencer slightly corroded

very slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 23 Apr 2012 102,196 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 May 2011 95,134 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 89,200 miles

rear tyre walls spliting

Pass 8 May 2009 83,176 miles

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

o/s/r bumper loose

roof warning light on

steerinr rack to track rods bracket/attachment has been welded

Fail 9 May 2008 76,118 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 76,118 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 72,075 miles

petrol pipe corroded to tank,rear brake discs lipped,rear disc pads low,front tyres wearing unevenly,os cv gaiter leaking slightly,

Pass 10 Jul 2006 68,978 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 68,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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R307 FND is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in White with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R307 FND, 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 R307 FND registered?

R307 FND is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R307 FND safe to buy?

The MOT history for R307 FND shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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