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R511 WWR

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,466 mi
Last recorded92,466 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 WWR
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 92,466 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

main fuel pipe corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2009 92,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

main fuel pipe corrosion

Pass 2 May 2008 88,946 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 May 2008 88,946 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 82,363 miles

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f brake disc scored

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

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

boot on n/s/f linkrod burst

boot on n/s/f strut missing

both front indicators beginning to show white light

both front seatbelts slow to retract

both front wishbone bushes slightly perished

both rear number plate bulbs dull

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded and one part repaired by weld

slight oil seepage at rear of engine,also n/s/f wheel area

slight oil seepage from rocker cover

slight play in both rear wheels

slight play in n/s/f balljoint

Pass 28 Apr 2006 72,981 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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R511 WWR is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R511 WWR, 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 R511 WWR registered?

R511 WWR is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R511 WWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R511 WWR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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