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R473 ENF

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,674 mi
Last recorded79,674 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 ENF
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 79,674 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 25 Nov 2024 79,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf/osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf/osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nsf/osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr/osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Nov 2023 78,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rusty on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 77,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner surface slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front joints and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2021 75,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 75,806 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 73,571 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2020 73,569 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2019 68,974 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 66,730 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 66,043 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside front tyre inner edge scrubbed

Pass 27 Apr 2012 64,448 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs pitted

offside front tyre inner edge scrubbed

Pass 11 Jun 2009 64,085 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

offside front tyre inner edge scrubbed

Pass 10 Jun 2008 59,392 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 59,392 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

stone chip on o/s headlamp

Pass 16 Mar 2007 38,765 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 36,533 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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R473 ENF is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R473 ENF, 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 R473 ENF registered?

R473 ENF is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is R473 ENF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R473 ENF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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