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R62 YBW

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,159 mi
Last recorded140,159 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 YBW
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 140,159 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel pipes corroded on underside /damp

fuel pipes cracking on underside

heavy corrosion to suspension parts

hub components corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2026 140,158 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint leak and box holed, rear sealed/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel pipes corroded on underside /damp

fuel pipes cracking on underside

heavy corrosion to suspension parts

hub components corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2025 138,390 miles

Central Exhaust deteriorated

Central Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Rear rubber fuel hose deteriorated

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 138,360 miles

Central Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2023 138,270 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 138,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front sub-frame/suspension corroded (not holed)

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

offside top suspension mounting has slight play

Pass 7 Sep 2020 137,750 miles

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

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

o/s n/s/f top shocker mounts slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2019 137,156 miles

slight play o/s n/s/f top shocker mounts

Fail 21 Aug 2019 137,152 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight play o/s n/s/f top shocker mounts

Pass 13 Aug 2018 132,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 215/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 132,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 215/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 130,154 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 79,308 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 78,924 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 75,675 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 117,683 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 115,906 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 114,130 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 111,587 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 109,061 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 105,439 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 100,495 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 100,482 miles

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

both rear grease caps missing

Pass 4 Apr 2006 97,368 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 97,342 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s & o/s rear wheel bearing covers missing & dirt in bearings

o/s front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

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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R62 YBW is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R62 YBW, 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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R62 YBW is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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