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R702 YBE

1997 Audi Cabriolet

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,277 mi
Last recorded98,277 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR702 YBE
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 98,277 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 98,227 miles

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

Central Front middle exhaust corroded

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

under body has surface rust

Pass 23 Apr 2024 98,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

surface rust on front and rear suspension components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 97,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 94,813 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 94,813 miles

Centre Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 93,516 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 93,516 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Jul 2012 93,501 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 85,574 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 79,192 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 79,190 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 68,031 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 58,877 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 53,399 miles

bolts from front pipe to cat.corroded require replacment

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 YBE is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R702 YBE, 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 YBE registered?

R702 YBE is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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