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R71 ETL

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,939 mi
Last recorded82,939 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 ETL
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2025 82,939 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 81,546 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 80,089 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 79,760 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 79,428 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 77,803 miles

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

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

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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R71 ETL is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R71 ETL, 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 R71 ETL registered?

R71 ETL is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R71 ETL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R71 ETL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R71 ETL have outstanding finance?

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