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R440 HMV

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,538 mi
Last recorded124,538 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 HMV
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 124,538 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 124,533 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 124,002 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened [at both sides both upper] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 124,002 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened [at both sides both upper] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid [both washer jets blocked up] (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 123,956 miles

2nd backbox blowing

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 123,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2nd backbox blowing

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 May 2021 123,849 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 123,605 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 122,178 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 118,013 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 118,013 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 115,825 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 13 Jul 2015 115,825 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Jun 2014 114,402 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 15 Jun 2013 112,789 miles

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

slight play in n/s/rear hub

Fail 14 Jun 2013 112,785 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

slight play in n/s/rear hub

Pass 9 Jun 2012 110,574 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 109,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

drivers window not opening

n/s/ centre exhaust baffles loose

temp repair to n/s/f head lamp lens

Pass 20 Mar 2010 104,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/f head lamp lens

Fail 11 Feb 2009 100,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 100,400 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 94,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 73,527 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2006 56,085 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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R440 HMV is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R440 HMV, 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 R440 HMV registered?

R440 HMV is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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