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R805 VLF

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,539 mi
Last recorded100,539 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR805 VLF
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 100,539 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 99,245 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 nsr,osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 99,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 99,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 99,231 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 97,705 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 92,914 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 91,444 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

minor perishing on front brake hoses

screenwash poor

Fail 5 Jan 2022 91,401 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated from pipe to body (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

rear suspension corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 91,285 miles

n/s/r disc corroded / n/s/f shocker damp

Pass 2 Dec 2019 90,350 miles

washers becoming poor

Fail 29 Nov 2019 90,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

washers becoming poor

Pass 28 Nov 2018 86,025 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside headlamp beam pattern becoming poor

no nearside number plate light

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Fail 28 Nov 2018 86,025 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside headlamp beam pattern becoming poor

no nearside number plate light

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 29 Nov 2017 81,690 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 81,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack gaiter split offside /nearside (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn smooth on inner outer dges very close to inner cords

Pass 28 Nov 2016 78,086 miles

slight play in nearside front drop link

Fail 28 Nov 2016 78,086 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel pump insecure (7.2.1)

slight play in nearside front drop link

Pass 5 Oct 2015 71,143 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 71,143 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 62,750 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 57,861 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 55,266 miles

all tyres starting to perish / crack sidewalls

Pass 31 May 2011 52,364 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 48,904 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 48,902 miles

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

offside front outer cv gaiter perished cracked

Pass 29 May 2009 46,492 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 39,348 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 37,606 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 2.0mm

Pass 30 Nov 2005 35,940 miles

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM

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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R805 VLF is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R805 VLF, 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 R805 VLF registered?

R805 VLF is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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