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R730 FNG

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

141,034 mi
Last recorded141,034 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 FNG
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2016 141,034 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

All 4 tyre valves perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre showing signs of being run on flat

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 138,457 miles

Centre & rear silencers deteriorated.

Fail 13 Nov 2015 138,456 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH ON NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part FOULING REAR SHOCK ABSORBER. (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Centre & rear silencers deteriorated.

Fail 11 Nov 2015 138,420 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arc (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 133,593 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 129,263 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlamp stonechip.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 128,979 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 128,979 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 126,136 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 126,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 121,787 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 121,787 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

front brake discs worn and bady pitted

Pass 17 Mar 2009 113,669 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 113,669 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 106,737 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2008 106,737 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2007 100,690 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 100,660 miles

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

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

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTTER EDGE.

Pass 5 Jul 2006 98,415 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 95,230 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust silencer corroding

windscreen starting to delaminate

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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R730 FNG is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R730 FNG, 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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R730 FNG is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 9 August 1997.

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