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R48 ULR

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

109,105 mi
Last recorded109,105 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 ULR
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 109,105 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 108,695 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 108,507 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 108,218 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 108,218 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 106,656 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 106,656 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 105,926 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 105,926 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 105,214 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 105,214 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 104,686 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 104,686 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 104,288 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 102,266 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 102,266 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 100,827 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 99,326 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2011 98,851 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 97,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 97,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 96,512 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 94,671 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 93,063 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 87,553 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 85,536 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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R48 ULR is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R48 ULR, 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 R48 ULR registered?

R48 ULR is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R48 ULR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R48 ULR shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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