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R779 VKE

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

103,128 mi
Last recorded103,128 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 VKE
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 103,128 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 102,761 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 100,876 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 99,305 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 97,106 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 97,106 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 97,102 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 96,397 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 96,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 94,653 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 92,317 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 89,901 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 88,383 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 86,924 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 85,239 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 83,125 miles

exhaust system is corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Jul 2011 81,360 miles

chips in windscreen

pitting to both front brake disc inner faces

Pass 7 Jul 2010 79,891 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 77,755 miles

steering lock stiff to turn with key

Pass 15 Jul 2008 75,462 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 75,462 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle engine overheating steam coming from header tank

Pass 20 Jul 2007 72,261 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 65,602 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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R779 VKE is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R779 VKE, 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 R779 VKE registered?

R779 VKE is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R779 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R779 VKE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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