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R382 WAN

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,273 mi
Last recorded133,273 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 WAN
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 133,273 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 133,273 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 129,401 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2014 129,401 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 125,374 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 124,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes at rear starting to corrode

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 139,169 miles

drivers seat back distorted

Pass 26 Feb 2010 131,515 miles

all of the brake discs are corroded

n/s/r brake hose fouling a bolt

slight play in the rear wheel bearings

the exhaust is deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2010 131,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all of the brake discs are corroded

n/s/r brake hose fouling a bolt

slight play in the rear wheel bearings

the exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2009 123,470 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyrs are perished and geting a bit low and the n/s/r has a nail in it

n/s/r brack hose is rubbing on a bolt

Fail 7 Feb 2009 123,368 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyrs are perished and geting a bit low and the n/s/r has a nail in it

n/s/r brack hose is rubbing on a bolt

Pass 22 Feb 2008 115,907 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 106,617 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2005 97,126 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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R382 WAN is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R382 WAN, 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 R382 WAN registered?

R382 WAN is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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