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R428 FCG

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,779 mi
Last recorded87,779 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 FCG
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 87,779 miles

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

brake discs scruffy

exhaust joints rusty

n/s wish bone bushes soft

n/s/r wheel bent

o/s/r tyre stepped

Fail 25 Oct 2013 87,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

brake discs scruffy

exhaust joints rusty

n/s wish bone bushes soft

n/s/r wheel bent

o/s/r tyre stepped

Pass 16 Nov 2012 83,169 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front shock absorbers weak

front tyres 3mm

n/s wish bone bushes soft

slight play in upper strut mounts

Fail 16 Nov 2012 83,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front shock absorbers weak

front tyres 3mm

n/s wish bone bushes soft

slight play in upper strut mounts

Pass 7 Nov 2011 77,641 miles

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

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 under panels in place

n/s/f brake hose aged

slight play in top strut mounts

Pass 18 Nov 2010 71,202 miles

number plates deteriorated

slight play in steering rack

slight play in top strut mounts

wish bone bushes soft

Pass 4 Nov 2009 68,444 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drive belt aged

front tyres on 3ml

front wishbone bushes soft.

slight play in top strut mounts

Fail 2 Nov 2009 68,444 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drive belt aged

front tyres on 3ml

front wishbone bushes soft.

slight play in top strut mounts

Pass 7 Nov 2008 66,583 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front and rear no plate delaminating

front screen stonechipped

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2007 64,187 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 64,187 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 60,966 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 57,533 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 57,533 miles

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

oil filler cap missing.

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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R428 FCG is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R428 FCG, 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 R428 FCG registered?

R428 FCG is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 15 December 1997.

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