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B4 KFP

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

136,728 mi
Last recorded136,728 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 KFP
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 136,728 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 134,819 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 131,809 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 131,787 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 131,787 miles

Registration plate lamp not working 2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 131,196 miles

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 10 Apr 2015 130,126 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

brake warning light flashing intermittantly

Fail 27 Mar 2015 130,096 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

brake warning light flashing intermittantly

Pass 27 Mar 2014 129,101 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 128,198 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 126,811 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 126,721 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 125,482 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2011 125,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2011 125,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nsf seat belt slow to retract

osf seat belt slow to retract

Pass 19 Mar 2010 123,661 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 123,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 121,288 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

dust cover split on n/s/f droplink top ball joint

n/s/f outer drive shaft gaiter perished

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 31 Mar 2008 119,609 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 114,739 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 114,739 miles

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

bulbs not working in centre brake light cluster

n/s/f & o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 24 Mar 2006 109,525 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 109,497 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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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B4 KFP is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 B4 KFP, 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 B4 KFP registered?

B4 KFP is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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