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R639 UBL

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,949 mi
Last recorded105,949 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 UBL
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 105,949 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 105,941 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 105,941 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 105,940 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 105,845 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 104,395 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut in cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 104,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut in cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 104,205 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))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 104,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 102,990 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 102,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 99,353 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 99,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension 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)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 96,710 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 96,710 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 92,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 89,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 87,454 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 87,454 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 85,655 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2012 85,655 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 83,128 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear pads starting to wear low on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2010 80,524 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning light illuminates when foot brake applied

covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2009 77,285 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2008 74,231 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2007 72,823 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine tray fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2006 72,152 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine tray fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2005 71,076 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

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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R639 UBL is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R639 UBL, 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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R639 UBL is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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