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R65 ULR

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,497 mi
Last recorded121,497 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 ULR
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 121,497 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 116,038 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside front seat belt slow on return

poor beam pattern nearside

Fail 30 Apr 2014 116,030 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside front seat belt slow on return

poor beam pattern nearside

Pass 3 May 2013 107,495 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front seat belts slow to return

fan belt poor condition

poor beam pattern nearside

Fail 2 Apr 2013 107,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

205/60r15

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both front seat belts slow on return

fan belt poor condition

nearside headlamp poor beam pattern

offside rear cailper damp

Pass 4 Apr 2012 102,125 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 102,035 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 97,460 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust joint bolts very heavely corroded and weakend

fuel pump insecure on its mounting

high level brake light partially working

nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

offside front tyre tread heavely more worn on edges

slight leak from power steering pump

slight movement in both front wishbone inner bushes

Fail 19 Apr 2011 97,460 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust joint bolts very heavely corroded and weakend

fuel pump insecure on its mounting

high level brake light partially working

nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

offside front tyre tread heavely more worn on edges

slight leak from power steering pump

slight movement in both front wishbone inner bushes

Pass 26 Apr 2010 95,620 miles

one centre stop light in-op

rear number plate faded

Fail 26 Apr 2010 95,612 miles

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

one centre stop light in-op

rear number plate faded

Pass 23 Apr 2009 93,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

centre stop lamp 2 bulbs in-op

Pass 24 Apr 2008 92,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 92,538 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 89,714 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 86,869 miles

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

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

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

different headlamp lenses fitted

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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R65 ULR is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R65 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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R65 ULR is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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