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R468 SNE

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,603 mi
Last recorded103,603 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR468 SNE
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 103,603 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 95,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 89,226 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 89,226 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 83,720 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2008 83,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 16 Nov 2007 81,163 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 76,531 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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R468 SNE is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R468 SNE, 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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R468 SNE is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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