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R310 TWG

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Pink Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,929 mi
Last recorded108,929 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR310 TWG
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2022 108,929 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2022 108,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 108,457 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 131,909 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 90,224 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 22 Aug 2020 90,224 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 138,599 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 137,645 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 137,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 134,399 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 131,444 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 117,040 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 104,204 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 94,495 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 94,495 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 87,500 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 87,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front brake discs are worn

Pass 10 Jul 2009 79,241 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 79,241 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

all brake discs corroded

o/s/f flexi hose perrished (not to cords)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 69,471 miles

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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R310 TWG is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Pink with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R310 TWG, 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 R310 TWG registered?

R310 TWG is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 3 September 1997.

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