MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,779 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
number plates deteriorated
slight play in steering rack
slight play in top strut mounts
wish bone bushes soft
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
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
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
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R428 FCG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R428 FCG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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