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R710 ADP

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,441 mi
Last recorded103,441 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR710 ADP
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 103,441 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 103,439 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disc's worn and corroded

nearside front tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 13 Dec 2014 103,439 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disc's worn and corroded

nearside front tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 21 Jun 2013 99,378 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 99,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Appears to be very slight wear and movement starting at O/S/F lower susp/arm front bush

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F FOG/SPOT light N/W

Slight wear and movement starting at both rear radius arm bushes

Small crack at screen

W/Blades starting to split at ends

Pass 28 Jun 2012 89,535 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 77,810 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 69,957 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 60,731 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 50,418 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 50,417 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 43,139 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 35,695 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 35,695 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 33,675 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (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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R710 ADP is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R710 ADP, 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 R710 ADP registered?

R710 ADP is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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