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R703 VNF

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

111,445 mi
Last recorded111,445 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 VNF
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 111,445 miles

Both sides front anti roll bar link ball joint dust covers are cracked

Nearside front drive shaft gaiter is deteriorated

Nearside front shock absorber bump stop is broken

Fail 20 May 2019 111,445 miles

Both sides front anti roll bar link ball joint dust covers are cracked

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Came back on when tapped (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside front drive shaft gaiter is deteriorated

Nearside front shock absorber bump stop is broken

Pass 10 May 2018 110,314 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 110,314 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2017 109,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 May 2017 109,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 109,091 miles

Headlamp pattern's are blurred

Pass 1 May 2015 108,730 miles

n/s headlight is slight insecure

n/s/f seat belt is slow to retract

Fail 1 May 2015 108,730 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s headlight is slight insecure

n/s/f seat belt is slow to retract

Pass 16 Apr 2014 104,131 miles

n/s/f seat belt is slow to retract

o/s headlight is slightly insecure

Fail 16 Apr 2014 104,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f seat belt is slow to retract

o/s headlight is slightly insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2013 99,583 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 99,583 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

headlamp patterns are very blurred

nearside front tyre has cracks in the treads

washer jets weak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 95,887 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 93,236 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 85,450 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 85,450 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 76,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

near side rear tyre inside edge devoid of tread

Fail 23 Aug 2008 76,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

near side front tyre inner edge void of tread

Pass 24 Aug 2007 66,857 miles

damage on off side front head lamp lens

Fail 15 Aug 2007 66,741 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in near side off side front wish bones

Pass 15 Aug 2006 54,772 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 54,550 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R703 VNF is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 R703 VNF, 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 R703 VNF registered?

R703 VNF is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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