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R760 MJB

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

204,041 mi
Last recorded204,041 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR760 MJB
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 204,041 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 200,526 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 198,119 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2023 194,134 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 191,839 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2021 190,974 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 190,964 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 190,944 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 184,492 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 181,186 miles

front pads and discs poor

Pass 1 Aug 2013 175,199 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fuel lines rusted

Fail 1 Aug 2013 175,199 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fuel lines rusted

Pass 2 Aug 2012 156,880 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 156,880 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 134,126 miles

both c.v boots are starting to perish

brake pedal judders under pressure

front no plate damaged but not likely to be miss read

Fail 25 Jul 2011 133,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both c.v boots are starting to perish

brake pedal judders under pressure

front no plate damaged but not likely to be miss read

nail in the n/s rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2010 122,300 miles

Front number plate damaged

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly and close to limit

Fail 29 Jul 2010 122,300 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate damaged

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly and close to limit

Pass 28 Jul 2009 105,582 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 105,582 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chip in offside headlamp

front number plate cracked

slight play top steering column bearing

Pass 29 Jul 2008 89,555 miles

front number plate damaged

rear discs deterioating

Fail 29 Jul 2008 89,555 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

front number plate damaged

rear discs deterioating

Pass 30 Jul 2007 69,110 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 69,104 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 56,787 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 56,787 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine noisey

n/s/f indicator glass broken

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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R760 MJB is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R760 MJB, 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 R760 MJB registered?

R760 MJB is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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