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R431 YNG

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,788 mi
Last recorded164,788 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 YNG
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 164,788 miles

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

centre stop light not working

corrosion on underbody components

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight movement in lower wishbone bushes

Pass 10 Oct 2011 164,753 miles

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

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

advise slight movement in steering column

Pass 2 Sep 2010 163,430 miles

corrosion on underbody components

Centre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

cover split neaside outer anti roll bar link

front tyre treads worn low

slight movement in steering column

Pass 13 Feb 2009 163,409 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

slight play in steering coloumn

Fail 24 Jul 2008 163,390 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight movement in steering column

Pass 7 Mar 2007 162,550 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outside edges

rear brake discs corroding.

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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R431 YNG is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R431 YNG, 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 R431 YNG registered?

R431 YNG is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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