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R403 WNT

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,035 mi
Last recorded71,035 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 WNT
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 71,035 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 70,124 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 67,471 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 40,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 66,802 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 66,582 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 66,580 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 63,023 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 May 2010 63,022 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 63,020 miles

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

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 59,915 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 54,738 miles

oil leak

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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R403 WNT is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R403 WNT, 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 R403 WNT registered?

R403 WNT is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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