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R804 BDW

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

120,521 mi
Last recorded120,521 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR804 BDW
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 120,521 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 120,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 104,910 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 104,900 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 98,715 miles

n/s/f pads getting low

o/s/f upper brake hose perished

rear discs heavily corroded

Fail 1 May 2010 98,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f pads getting low

o/s/f upper brake hose perished

rear discs heavily corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2009 96,706 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 96,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 90,440 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 90,308 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2007 84,831 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 79,841 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 79,841 miles

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

offside front tyre on limit on inner edge

slight play nearside rear bearing

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
Full Audi Cabriolet reliability report

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R804 BDW is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R804 BDW, 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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R804 BDW is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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