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D1 AEE

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,761 mi
Last recorded104,761 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 AEE
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 104,761 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 104,442 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 103,750 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 103,364 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 102,981 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 102,306 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 102,031 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 101,186 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 100,422 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 99,395 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 98,860 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 98,358 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 97,617 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 97,029 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 96,188 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 95,236 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 91,956 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 91,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

stone chip front screen

Pass 27 Jan 2006 85,925 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 85,924 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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D1 AEE is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D1 AEE, 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 D1 AEE registered?

D1 AEE is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is D1 AEE safe to buy?

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