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R757 DSF

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Pink Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,519 mi
Last recorded63,519 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 DSF
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2008 63,519 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 63,519 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 67,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on advise

Pass 22 May 2007 57,922 miles

exhaust blow from front pipe

Pass 7 Feb 2006 53,326 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 53,326 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R757 DSF is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Pink with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R757 DSF, 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 R757 DSF registered?

R757 DSF is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R757 DSF safe to buy?

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