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R713 RDM

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,124 mi
Last recorded98,124 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR713 RDM
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,778cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 98,124 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 95,862 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 92,359 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 89,161 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 87,160 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 87,156 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 83,859 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 83,859 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 75,766 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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R713 RDM is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R713 RDM, 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 R713 RDM registered?

R713 RDM is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R713 RDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R713 RDM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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