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R702 JCD

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,108 mi
Last recorded126,108 miles
Recorded on26 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR702 JCD
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Dec 2020 126,108 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2019 125,619 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2018 122,707 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 121,809 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 116,778 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 116,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 110,767 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey when rotated

Fail 6 Dec 2013 110,735 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey when rotated

Pass 14 Dec 2012 105,949 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2011 99,647 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 99,647 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 99,492 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 99,492 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2008 96,180 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 96,177 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 90,959 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 90,959 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 83,787 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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R702 JCD is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R702 JCD, 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 R702 JCD registered?

R702 JCD is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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