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R3 KJM

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,083 mi
Last recorded67,083 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 KJM
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 67,083 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 66,750 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 65,970 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 64,831 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 64,366 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 51,353 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 51,353 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2007 51,165 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 48,984 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 46,729 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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R3 KJM is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R3 KJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R3 KJM?

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What year was R3 KJM registered?

R3 KJM is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R3 KJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 KJM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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