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R770 VVX

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

112,892 mi
Last recorded112,892 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 VVX
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 112,892 miles

front suspension arms rusty

Pass 3 May 2024 112,139 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 111,259 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 111,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 106,737 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 106,701 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 106,692 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 106,423 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 104,355 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 98,307 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 98,205 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 98,205 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 90,488 miles

Front steering rack end and track rod end ball joints have slight play in them

Front wishbone arm bushes and ball joint have slight play in them.

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 90,488 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front steering rack end and track rod end ball joints have slight play in them

Front wishbone arm bushes and ball joint have slight play in them.

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 90,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp main beam warning lamp does not function. Will become a failure as of april/may 2012

offside rear tyre perishing and starting to split

Fail 10 Apr 2012 90,906 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp main beam warning lamp does not function. Will become a failure as of april/may 2012

offside rear tyre perishing and starting to split

Pass 8 Apr 2011 87,333 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 83,724 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 78,567 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 78,567 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 73,980 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 67,177 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 67,177 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R770 VVX is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R770 VVX, 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 R770 VVX registered?

R770 VVX is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R770 VVX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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