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R7 LUR

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

69,834 mi
Last recorded69,834 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 LUR
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 69,834 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 69,655 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 69,655 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 69,541 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 69,279 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 68,837 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 68,635 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 68,633 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 68,314 miles

Offside Front Small split in CV Boot

Pass 13 Jul 2018 67,604 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 66,947 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 66,418 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 66,080 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 65,598 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 64,975 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise tracking

battery is insecure

exhaust is corroded

n/s tyres are worn to 2mm

slight play in rear wheel bearings advise rectify

tyres are slightly cracked

Pass 12 Jul 2011 61,646 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 57,546 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 May 2009 54,010 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 49,886 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 46,856 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 43,294 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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R7 LUR is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 R7 LUR, 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 R7 LUR registered?

R7 LUR is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R7 LUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R7 LUR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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