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R773 MNP

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

148,009 mi
Last recorded148,009 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR773 MNP
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 148,009 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 148,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 147,975 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 147,974 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 27 Feb 2010 132,056 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 131,797 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2008 119,192 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 119,192 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 107,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2007 107,406 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 94,617 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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R773 MNP is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R773 MNP, 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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R773 MNP is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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