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R715 XOO

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,478 mi
Last recorded102,478 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR715 XOO
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 102,478 miles

brake pedal feels spongy and has long travel

offside front wing damaged by corrosioin but not jagged

Fail 4 Jul 2015 102,371 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

brake pedal feels spongy and has long travel

offside front wing damaged by corrosioin but not jagged

Pass 11 Sep 2013 99,533 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 96,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 96,195 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight bind on o/s front brakes.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 92,472 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 88,356 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 84,213 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 77,312 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 77,312 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 67,981 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 67,916 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s front anti roll barhas been chaffing against wishbone arm at sometime

Pass 8 Aug 2006 64,449 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 58,438 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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R715 XOO is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R715 XOO, 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 R715 XOO registered?

R715 XOO is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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