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R751 ADP

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

71,881 mi
Last recorded71,881 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR751 ADP
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 71,881 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 71,881 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 71,274 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective Flange bolts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 71,122 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 71,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 70,455 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 69,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 67,916 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 67,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 66,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 17 Nov 2016 66,398 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel pump (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 20 Nov 2015 63,183 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 63,180 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 61,045 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 9 Dec 2014 61,045 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

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

brake/steering light flashing on dash

o/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 5 Dec 2013 59,465 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 58,082 miles

Battery insecure

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Rear tyres perished

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Vehicle tested wet

Fail 20 Nov 2012 58,082 miles

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

Battery insecure

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Rear tyres perished

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Vehicle tested wet

Fail 23 Nov 2011 56,622 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

battery insecure

fronbt brake discs becoming worn

rear tyres very heavily perished

slight grease leak offside outer drive shaft gaiter

Pass 23 Nov 2011 56,622 miles

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

battery insecure

fronbt brake discs becoming worn

rear tyres very heavily perished

slight grease leak offside outer drive shaft gaiter

Pass 8 Dec 2010 55,837 miles

both rear tyres perished

grease around n/s/f c.v.gaiter

movement in both front top strut mountings

movement in steering

n/s/f c.v. gaiter perished

tested muddy

Pass 16 Dec 2009 54,674 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 54,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 53,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 51,040 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 45,762 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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R751 ADP is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 R751 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 R751 ADP registered?

R751 ADP is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R751 ADP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R751 ADP shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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